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Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a manufacturing-focused organization in Severn, Maryland on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is ideal for someone who can bring strong accounts payable expertise, provide day-to-day guidance within a developing team, and help create more efficient workflows. The role offers the opportunity to support high invoice volume, strengthen processing accuracy, and contribute practical improvements to existing AP operations.
Responsibilities:
Manage the full accounts payable cycle for a steady daily volume of invoices, ensuring timely and accurate entry, review, and payment processing.
Perform three-way matching by verifying invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation before approvals are completed.
Apply correct account coding to invoices, with particular attention to manufacturing-related transactions and cost allocations.
Process vendor payments through multiple methods, including ACH and check runs, while maintaining strong documentation and controls.
Support the accounts payable team with hands-on leadership, sharing best practices and helping elevate performance across daily operations.
Identify invoice backlog issues and take action to organize, prioritize, and resolve outstanding items efficiently.