We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a wholesale distribution organization in Simpsonville, South Carolina on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position plays a key role in supporting day-to-day payables operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations across domestic and international vendors. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounts payable, sound judgment when handling financial details, and the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review supplier invoices against receiving documentation to confirm accuracy before payment processing.
• Establish new vendor records and maintain existing supplier information to support accurate transactions and compliance.
• Enter accounts payable invoices into the company system and coordinate payment processing for both domestic and international vendors.
• Monitor payment schedules closely to ensure obligations are met in accordance with agreed vendor terms.
• Execute payment activities through printed checks, ACH transactions, and online banking platforms.
• Audit, process, and issue employee expense reimbursements through an electronic expense management system.
• Record and reconcile corporate card activity while resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support month-end close by reconciling accounts payable balances, reviewing unmatched receipts, and meeting cutoff deadlines.
• Prepare weekly disbursement and aging reports for leadership, including bank file creation for electronic payment runs.
• Calculate and process monthly sales tax obligations with a high degree of accuracy.