Jobs · Accounting · Utah

Accounts Payable Specialist

Waterstone Human Capital · Salt Lake City, UT · 1 mo ago
Accounting$20–$22/hrContract

Location: Onsite | Salt Lake City, UT
Employment Type: Temporary (3 months), with potential to convert to a permanent role
Pay: $20–$22/hour

About the role

Step into a fast-paced consumer products finance team where your accuracy and speed make an immediate, visible impact. This is a true immediate-need opening with real potential to convert to permanent for the right person — a chance to prove yourself fast and build hands-on ERP experience along the way.

Responsibilities

  • Process high-volume invoices accurately and in a timely manner
  • Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices (3-way match)
  • Code and enter invoices into Great Plains (GP)
  • Prepare and process weekly/biweekly check runs, ACH, and wire payments
  • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
  • Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain positive vendor relationships
  • Assist with month-end close processes related to AP
  • Maintain accurate and organized AP records and documentation
  • Support audits by providing requested documentation
  • Identify and communicate process improvement opportunities

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience required
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) strongly preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume data entry
  • Solid understanding of AP best practices and internal controls
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables a plus)
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work onsite in Salt Lake City for the duration of the assignment
  • Available to start immediately

Additional Details

  • This is a temporary engagement (approximately 3 months) with strong potential to transition to a permanent position based on performance and business need
  • This is an urgent, immediate-need opening — candidates who can interview and start quickly are strongly encouraged to apply
  • Onsite presence required — this is not a remote or hybrid role

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