Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a contract opportunity supporting client organizations in Rochester, New York. In this role, you will deliver reliable accounts payable support across a variety of project-based and interim assignments while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and strong service standards. This position is well suited for a detail-oriented individual who can step into new environments quickly, manage high transaction volumes, and contribute to smooth financial operations.

Responsibilities:

- Manage large volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring timely and accurate entry, validation, and processing.

- Examine billing documents, assign correct expense codes, and align invoices with purchase orders and receiving records.

- Coordinate payment activity through checks, ACH, wire transfers, and other approved disbursement methods.

- Perform vendor account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding payment or invoice issues.

- Serve as a point of contact for vendor questions, providing clear communication and timely follow-up.

- Contribute to period-end accounting tasks by assisting with accruals, account balancing, and accounts payable reporting.

- Maintain adherence to financial controls, client-specific procedures, and internal compliance standards.

- Participate in operational improvement efforts, including workflow enhancements, backlog reduction, and support during system-related projects.

- Adjust effectively to different client tools, teams, and processes while sustaining dependable day-to-day accounts payable support. Requirements - Prior experience in accounts payable, including invoice handling, vendor coordination, and payment processing.

- Working knowledge of account coding, invoice matching, reconciliations, and support for month-end close activities.

- Familiarity with accounting platforms and financial systems used to manage payables transactions.

- Experience processing ACH payments, check runs, wires, or similar payment methods.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize work and meet deadlines in fast-paced settings.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills with a practical, solution-focused approach to problem solving.

- Ability to adapt quickly to new assignments, business processes, and client environments while maintaining consistent performance.

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