Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Breinigsville

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy on-site team in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can quickly bring structure and accuracy to high-volume payables work in a distribution and logistics setting. The person in this role will help stabilize daily invoice processing and payment activity while maintaining strong attention to detail and dependable follow-through.

Responsibilities:

- Process a steady flow of vendor invoices with accuracy, ensuring charges are assigned to the correct accounts and departments.

- Review and code invoices, verify supporting documentation, and resolve discrepancies before payment is released.

- Prepare and execute ACH payments and check runs in accordance with established schedules and internal controls.

- Reconcile payable records, track outstanding items, and follow up with vendors or internal stakeholders to clear open issues.

- Support cleanup and organization of accounts payable activity during a period of operational instability within the shipping function.

- Coordinate closely with operations, shipping, and accounting teams to confirm invoice details and maintain timely payment processing.

- Maintain complete and well-organized payment records to support audits, reporting, and month-end close activities.

Requirements - Hands-on experience in accounts payable, including invoice review, account coding, and payment processing.

- Prior experience working with ERP or accounting systems in an accounts payable environment.

- Knowledge of ACH transactions, check processing, and standard AP controls.

- Ability to manage a high volume of invoices while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

- Experience in distribution, logistics, or a similarly fast-paced operational environment is preferred.

- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams.

- Availability to work on site in Allentown, Pennsylvania on a permanent basis.

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