Accounts Payable Specialist

About the Role: We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented Accountant to support Accounts Payable operations in a high-volume environment. This temp-to-perm opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys investigating discrepancies, managing complex reconciliations, and improving financial processes. The role supports supplier payments, banking transactions, financial controls, and month-end close activities. Advanced Excel skills are required; ERP experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities: Accounts Payable & Procure-to-PaySupport the Procure-to-Pay lifecycle, including invoice processing, purchase order matching, supplier payments, exception resolution, and payment execution. Review and reconcile invoices, payment transactions, and supplier statements. Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, duplicate payments, pricing variances, and unmatched transactions. Partner with Procurement, Supplier Management, Treasury, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate payments. Monitor AP aging and outstanding liabilities to support month-end close.

Reconciliations & Financial Controls: Perform account, supplier statement, and AP subledger-to-general ledger reconciliations. Research and resolve reconciling items to support accurate financial reporting. Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities. Maintain documentation for audit and compliance requirements. Assist in monitoring internal controls related to invoice processing, payment approvals, and disbursements.

Banking & Payment Operations: Support ACH, wire, virtual card, and check payment processes. Research banking exceptions, payment returns, and other payment-related issues. Assist with bank reconciliations and payment file validation. Collaborate with Treasury and banking partners to resolve payment issues. Follow fraud prevention procedures and payment controls.

Analysis & Process Improvement: Analyze AP, payment, and reconciliation data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. Use Excel and ERP reporting tools to improve efficiency and financial accuracy. Participate in automation, continuous improvement, and finance transformation initiatives. Develop and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.1–5+ years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, or financial operations. Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls. Experience performing account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting Procure-to-Pay processes within a large organization. Experience with PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, Workday, or a similar ERP platform. Experience with banking operations, ACH payments, wire transfers, and payment controls. Knowledge of supplier statement reconciliations and AP subledger accounting. Healthcare or large corporate finance experience. Interested? Apply with your resume to learn more about this temp-to-perm opportunity.