Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Wayne, PA • Contract to Hire • $24 - $28 / hour

About the role

Our Client is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and vendor communications. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in billing, experience in Excel and ERP.
• Classify, assemble, analyze and prepare reports from financial data.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment while understanding that urgency and accuracy are paramount to the success of the department.
• Multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Research, resolve, and communicate discrepancies or outstanding balances on vendor accounts, including telephone, mail, or email correspondence.
• Reconcile monthly statements.
• Maintain AP files and year-end files.
• Track issues within the department and assist with remediation efforts.
• Help maintain standard operating procedures for the department.
• Help with monthly closing of AP records.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working in a professional work environment.
• Experience with AP automation and system implementation is a plus.
• Experience in a central business/billing operation.
• Experience with high volume inventory transactions.
• High level of confidentiality.
• High energy, excellent multi-tasking skills, and demonstrated self-directed work ethic.
• Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attention to detail along with good listening/interpersonal and communication skills.
• Superior customer service skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(K).