Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a wholesale distribution organization in Charlotte, North Carolina on a Contract basis. This role supports a shared services team by managing probate-related payment resolution activities, completing administrative processing with accuracy, and delivering responsive service to internal partners and external vendors. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced office environment while meeting service expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage probate-related resolution documentation and complete payment support activities with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
• Review, code, and process invoices and related records in accordance with established accounts payable procedures.
• Respond promptly to questions from employees, vendors, and other business contacts while maintaining a detail-focused, service-oriented approach.
• Track assigned work against departmental service expectations and follow through to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Support payment operations such as ACH activity, check processing, and associated record maintenance.
• Enter, retrieve, and update financial information within computerized systems and office applications as part of daily processing.
• Assist with general clerical and administrative tasks connected to accounts payable and resolution workflows.
• Contribute to additional duties and special assignments as business needs require.
• Associate’s degree, vocational training, technical education, or equivalent related work experience.
• At least 1–3 years of experience in accounts payable, clerical finance support, or a similar business function.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding, account coding, ACH processing, and check run support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with Access or similar tools is helpful.
• Familiarity with systems such as Oracle Fusion or Oracle R12 is required.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and close attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused mindset and a high level of expertise.
• Availability to work overtime or weekends when needed, with the ability to travel occasionally for business needs.