Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy on-site team in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong accounts payable expertise and can step into a fast-paced environment with confidence. The role will focus on maintaining accurate payment processing, organizing invoice workflows, and helping stabilize day-to-day AP operations within a distribution and logistics setting.
Responsibilities:
- Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner while ensuring proper account coding and supporting documentation.
- Review and assign general ledger codes to invoices to maintain accurate financial records and consistent expense tracking.
- Prepare and execute payment activities, including ACH transactions and scheduled check runs, in accordance with internal deadlines.
- Reconcile invoice and payment details to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and prevent delays in vendor payments.
- Support cleanup and organization of accounts payable records to improve efficiency and restore consistency within the department.
- Partner with internal teams to address invoice questions, verify approvals, and ensure smooth coordination across operations.
- Maintain detailed AP documentation and monitor outstanding items to keep files current and audit-ready.
- Assist with high-volume payable activity in a distribution and logistics environment while adapting to changing business needs. Must have SAP experience Requirements
- Hands-on experience in accounts payable with a solid understanding of full-cycle invoice processing.
- Proven ability to perform account coding and accurately code invoices in a high-volume setting.
- Experience handling ACH payments and coordinating regular check runs.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve payment or invoice discrepancies.
- Background supporting distribution, warehouse, or logistics-related operations is preferred.
- Comfortable working on site in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
- Ability to manage priorities effectively and remain organized in a fast-moving environment.
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