Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist for a manufacturing organization in Plymouth, Minnesota. This contract position is expected to run for approximately two months and is suited for an experienced candidate who can step in quickly and manage high-volume invoice processing with accuracy. The ideal candidate will bring strong AP knowledge, sound judgment in coding and payment activities, and hands-on experience working in Oracle.

Responsibilities:

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner while ensuring proper account coding and supporting documentation.
• Review and resolve open receipt items by coordinating with internal teams to clear discrepancies and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and execute payment activities, including ACH transactions and check runs, in accordance with established schedules and controls.
• Use Oracle to enter, validate, and monitor accounts payable transactions while maintaining data integrity across the system.
• Investigate invoice exceptions, payment issues, and supplier inquiries to support smooth day-to-day AP operations.
• Assist the team during coverage gaps and changing workload demands by providing dependable accounting support where needed.
• Contribute to operational continuity as responsibilities shift within the department, including support tied to evolving team roles or process updates.
• Hands-on experience in accounts payable, preferably in a manufacturing or similarly fast-paced environment.
• Strong background in invoice coding and account coding with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience processing electronic payments, including ACH, as well as coordinating check runs.
• Working knowledge of Oracle for accounts payable or general accounting transactions.
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies involving invoices, receipts, and vendor accounts.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and changing priorities in a Contract role.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with accounting staff and business partners.