Accounts Payable Specialist

<meta content="text/html; charset=us-ascii" /> <style scoped="scoped" type="text/css">a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } </style> Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a contract opportunity in Gaithersburg, MD. This position is 100% onsite, five days per week, and will be responsible for day-to-day accounts payable processing and vendor maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Review invoices for appropriate coding, approvals, and supporting documentation
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate AP records
• Set up new vendors and maintain existing vendor information
• Review vendor documentation and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with payment processing, including checks, ACH, and electronic payments
• Respond to vendor inquiries and research payment or invoice issues
• Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on outstanding items
• Maintain organized accounts payable documentation
• Support month-end close and other accounting activities as needed

Qualifications

• Previous accounts payable experience required
• Experience with vendor setup and maintenance
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage a high volume of invoices and competing priorities
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems
• Ability to work onsite in Gaithersburg, MD, five days per week
• Available for a contract position

Position Details

• Location: Gaithersburg, MD
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, onsite
• Job Type: Contract
• Focus: Accounts payable processing and vendor maintenance

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