Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an accounts payable specialist to support invoice processing and employee expense activities for a busy office in Phoenix, Arizona. This long-term contract position is onsite and offers an excellent opportunity for both early-career professionals and experienced accounts payable specialists to contribute to day-to-day financial operations. The person in this role will help maintain accurate payment workflows, respond to internal and external inquiries, and collaborate with accounting teams serving multiple locations.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage vendor invoice, subconsultant billing, and payment request processing with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Investigate outstanding payable items and resolve discrepancies by coordinating with vendors, employees, and internal teams.
• Partner with regional accounting staff to support routine accounts payable functions across multiple offices.
• Respond to questions from vendors and employees regarding payment status, expense submissions, and related documentation.
• Examine invoices for proper approvals, tax treatment, and general ledger allocation before entry and payment.
• Participate in scheduled payment processing activities, including check runs and related disbursement tasks.
• Review employee expense reports for policy compliance and follow up on missing receipts or unsupported charges.
• Provide cross-coverage for teammates when workload demands or absences require additional support.