Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy accounting team in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is a long-term contract opportunity.

About the Role

This role is ideal for someone who can step in quickly, manage day-to-day payables activity, and help maintain accuracy during a period of increased workload. The Accounts Payable Specialist will support invoice processing and vendor account upkeep across multiple entities while contributing to organized workflows within the department.

Responsibilities

• Process a steady volume of vendor invoices with close attention to timeliness, accuracy, and supporting documentation.
• Enter invoice details manually into accounting platforms and verify that records are complete and properly recorded.
• Perform three-way matching by comparing invoices against purchase orders and receiving information before approval.
• Assign correct general ledger coding, group invoices into payment batches, and prepare items for scheduled disbursement.
• Monitor the accounts payable inbox, respond to routine inquiries, and route issues to the appropriate internal contacts.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items to keep balances current.
• Provide accounts payable support for two business entities while maintaining organized records and consistent processing standards.
• Assist the team with maintaining orderly workflows and transaction tracking as accounting processes evolve across systems.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent accounts payable experience in a high-volume or fast-moving environment.
• Hands-on background with invoice entry, account coding, batching, and matching activities.
• Experience reconciling vendor statements and investigating payment or balance discrepancies.
• Ability to work confidently across more than one accounting system, including tools such as Spectrum or similar platforms.
• Basic Excel skills, including simple formulas, data review, and spreadsheet organization.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage repetitive transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Clear communication skills and a dependable, team-oriented approach to supporting accounting operations.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.
• Access to free online training.