Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Lebanon, Oregon on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role will support day-to-day payables operations, help bring invoice processing back to target levels, and ensure timely, accurate payments to vendors. The position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working in a high-volume, paperless environment and can partner effectively with purchasing and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices with accuracy, applying correct general ledger codes and maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Monitor and manage the shared accounts payable inbox as part of a rotating team schedule, ensuring incoming items are reviewed and routed appropriately.
• Support weekly payment activity by preparing and reviewing ACH and check disbursements in accordance with established timelines.
• Investigate invoice exceptions and work with purchasing and other departments to resolve discrepancies that may delay payment.
• Help reduce a significant backlog of invoices by prioritizing aged items and keeping workflow moving efficiently.
• Maintain complete and accurate records within a fully digital accounts payable environment.
• Contribute across the full accounts payable cycle, from invoice receipt through payment processing and issue resolution.
• Use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and related systems to enter, code, and track payable transactions.