Contract Accounts Payable Specialist (49896)

We are currently hiring for: Contract Accounts Payable Specialist for a 90 day contract starting in November.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting and finance team. The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and administrative and clerical support for the department as a whole.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor Accounts Payables emails daily and be relied upon to manage all incoming invoices and vendor inquiries.
• Match up vendor invoices, receiving documents, purchase orders and other supporting documentation to be accurately coded and posted to the accounting system.
• Distribute invoices to department heads/designated approvers as needed.
• Maintain orderly tracking/follow-up system on invoices out to be approved
• Coordinate and timely resolve all cost discrepancies with appropriate buyers.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable Manager and Corporate Controller to identify process inefficiencies and opportunities for enhancements.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations.
• Perform AP Vendor Maintenance.
• Daily distribution of FedEx and USPS mail.
• Other projects as assigned.