Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support financial operations for a manufacturing organization in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This Contract to Hire position is ideal for someone who brings hands-on experience processing high volume invoices, assigning accurate general ledger coding, and helping maintain timely vendor payments.

The right candidate will contribute to a fast-paced accounting environment by ensuring payment activity is accurate, organized, and completed within established deadlines.

Responsibilities:

- Process vendor invoices with accuracy, confirming supporting documentation and assigning appropriate account codes before entry.

- Review payment requests and prepare disbursements through ACH transactions and scheduled check runs in accordance with company timelines.

- Match invoices to purchase records or related backup, then resolve discrepancies by coordinating with internal departments and external vendors.

- Maintain organized accounts payable records to support audit readiness, reporting needs, and efficient document retrieval.

- Monitor outstanding items in the payables queue and follow up on approvals or missing details to prevent delays in payment.

- Verify invoice data, payment terms, and vendor information to help ensure transactions are completed correctly and in compliance with internal controls.

Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.

- Practical knowledge of invoice processing, account coding, and high-volume data entry.

- Experience handling ACH payments and coordinating routine check run activity.

- Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and follow through on resolution in a timely manner.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

- Proficiency using accounting systems and standard business software for payment processing and record maintenance.

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