Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy finance team in Frederick, Maryland. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who thrives in a deadline-driven setting and takes pride in accurate, efficient payment processing. The position offers the chance to contribute to daily accounting operations while supporting ongoing improvements across accounts payable workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Review, verify, and enter a large volume of vendor invoices each week while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
• Apply correct general ledger and account coding to invoices to support compliant and reliable financial records.
• Coordinate ACH payments and check disbursements to ensure vendors are paid on schedule.
• Use SAP to process invoices, track transactions, and generate reporting as needed.
• Partner with internal departments and vendors to investigate payment issues, resolve discrepancies, and answer account-related questions.
• Maintain organized documentation of invoices, payments, and supporting records for audit readiness and reporting needs.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable activities and recommend practical process enhancements.
• Contribute to team success by handling issues proactively and supporting a collaborative work environment.
• Assist with the adoption of automated tools and help integrate updated processes into existing accounts payable operations Requirements
• Experience working in accounts payable within a high-volume processing environment.
• Strong knowledge of invoice review, account coding, and payment processing procedures.
• Hands-on experience with ACH transactions and check run administration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain close attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and with external vendors.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to research and resolve discrepancies independently.

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