Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Accounts Payable Specialist to support a short-term, project-based assignment focused on high-volume invoice processing and Accounts Payable operations. This role is responsible for managing the full invoice lifecycle, performing purchase order matching, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring timely and accurate payment processing.
The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, proven experience handling large invoice volumes, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Process high volumes of invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Review, validate, code, and enter invoices into the Accounts Payable system.
- Perform 2-way and 3-way matching of:
- Invoices
- Purchase Orders
- Receiving documentation
- Research and resolve:
- Invoice discrepancies
- Pricing variances
- Receiving issues
- Payment exceptions
- Collaborate with:
- Vendors
- Purchasing teams
- Receiving departments
- Internal stakeholders
- Monitor invoice workflows to ensure timely processing and payment.
- Support month-end, mid-year, and year-end accounting activities.
- Maintain accurate records, documentation, and audit support files.
- Meet established productivity, quality, and accuracy metrics.
- Assist with special projects and additional accounting-related responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience.
- Strong understanding of the complete Accounts Payable lifecycle from invoice receipt to payment.
- Experience with:
- Purchase Orders
- 2-way matching
- 3-way matching
- Proven experience processing high volumes of invoices.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience researching and resolving invoice discrepancies.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Experience working with ERP systems.
- Ability to manage large workloads while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Oracle ERP experience.
- Experience supporting:
- Purchasing operations
- Receiving functions
- Inventory operations
- Supply chain activities
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
- Experience working in high-volume transactional environments.
- Inventory reconciliation or cycle count experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.