Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist - Direct Hire!

• Accounting/Finance

TES Staffing is partnering with a well-established and growing organization in the Rochester area to identify an Accounts Payable & Accounting Specialist to join their finance team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the organization’s accounts payable process while supporting broader accounting operations, including month-end close activities.

The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a solid understanding of bookkeeping practices. This individual will collaborate closely with the accounting team to maintain accurate financial records, resolve discrepancies, and ensure vendors are paid accurately and on time.

Compensation starting between $55-60K annually
, with the opportunity to grow based on experience and performance.

Manage the full
accounts payable process
, including invoice review, coding, and entry into the accounting system

Assign vendor numbers and verify correct
general ledger and accounting codes

Maintain vendor records and ensure accurate
supplier information and invoice documentation

Investigate and resolve
vendor inquiries and payment discrepancies
in a timely manner

Match invoices with
packing slips and receiving documentation
to ensure accuracy

Prepare, process, and distribute
vendor payments
, including check runs

Maintain organized and compliant
accounting files and documentation

Reconcile
EFT bank statements and company credit card statements
, ensuring proper GL coding

Prepare weekly
general ledger proof reports

Assist with
monthly purchase journal reconciliation and tax summary preparation
for the accounting team

Support
month-end closing activities
and other accounting initiatives as needed

Perform additional accounting or administrative duties as assigned

Strong understanding of
bookkeeping principles and generally accepted accounting practices

High proficiency in
Microsoft Office
, particularly
Excel and Word

Experience working with
accounting software systems

Exceptional
organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to
manage multiple priorities
and meet deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to follow both
written and verbal instructions
with accuracy

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Associate’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field preferred

2–4 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
required

Ability to
sit, stand, walk, and use hands frequently
throughout the workday

Occasionally required to
reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Must be able to
lift and/or move up to 50 pounds when necessary