Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support financial operations for a team based in Waltham, Massachusetts. This is a Long-term Contract position suited for someone who can manage invoice processing, expense review, and payment activities with strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate brings experience with travel and expense administration, understands policy compliance, and is comfortable working with Concur in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices accurately, assign correct accounting codes, and ensure transactions are entered in a timely manner.
• Review employee travel and expense submissions for completeness, policy adherence, and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Manage payment activity through ACH transactions, check runs, and other approved disbursement methods.
• Reconcile payable records and follow up on outstanding items to maintain accurate financial data.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies, payment questions, and expense-related issues.
• Support travel and expense administration in Concur, including auditing reports and identifying exceptions for correction.
• Maintain organized accounts payable documentation and help ensure readiness for audits and reporting needs. Requirements
• Experience working in accounts payable or a closely related finance support role.
• Practical knowledge of invoice coding, account coding, and end-to-end AP processing.
• Hands-on experience with ACH payments, check processing, and expense reimbursement workflows.
• Familiarity with travel and expense review, including policy-based auditing of submissions.
• Proficiency with Concur is required.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and high-volume transactions.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

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