Accounts Payable, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Disbursements, Documentation, Financial Operations, Forecasting, Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Security Protocols, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
Accounts Payable Specialist – Check Disbursement
Location: Hybrid – 2–3 days per week onsite in Fort Mill, SC
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (approx. 3-month conversion)
Compensation: Contract: $20–24/hour
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support a high-volume, high-value check disbursement function. This role is critical to the organization’s financial operations, managing weekly check runs totaling $60–90 million across U.S. and international entities.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment and demonstrates strong ownership, communication, and consistency in execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and execute daily and weekly check runs for U.S. and international entities (including Canada, Bahamas, and additional business units)
- Manage weekly disbursements totaling $60M–$90M across multiple currencies (USD and CAD)
- Perform weekly AP cash forecasting and payment planning
- Review and authorize high-value payments (>$5,000)
- Generate and analyze foreign vendor payment reports
- Support month-end and year-end reporting, including trend analysis
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation in compliance with SOX requirements
- Oversee secure handling and inventory of check stock (includes lifting boxes up to 25+ lbs)
- Ensure adherence to strict security protocols within the check disbursement environment
- Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Payroll and AP leadership
Qualifications
- 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience required
- Direct experience with check disbursement strongly preferred
- Full-cycle AP experience acceptable if it includes payment/disbursement exposure
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (reporting, forecasting, and data analysis)
- Experience with multi-currency transactions is a plus
- Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance (SOX experience preferred)
Key Competencies
- Reliability & Accountability: Consistently meets deadlines and ensures critical payments are processed accurately and on time
- Attention to Detail: Maintains precision in high-value transactions
- Communication: Proactively communicates issues, updates, and risks
- Sense of Urgency: Operates effectively in a time-sensitive environment
- Punctuality & Work Ethic: Demonstrates strong commitment and dependability
Additional Requirements
- Ability and willingness to work onsite 2–3 days per week in Fort Mill, SC
- Ability to lift and manage physical check stock materials (up to 25+ lbs)
Why Join
This is an opportunity to step into a mission-critical AP function with significant financial impact, strong leadership, and the potential for long-term growth as the team expands.