Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day invoice and payment operations for a team based in Louisville, Kentucky. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-focused, and comfortable managing high-volume payable activities with accuracy and consistency. The person in this role will help maintain timely vendor payments, ensure correct financial coding, and contribute to efficient accounts payable workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Process incoming invoices accurately and route them for proper review, approval, and entry into the payment cycle.
• Assign correct general ledger or account codes to invoices to support accurate financial tracking and reporting.
• Prepare and execute ACH payments and check disbursements in accordance with established schedules and internal controls.
• Review payable documentation for completeness, resolve discrepancies, and follow up on missing or unclear information.
• Maintain organized records of invoices, payment activity, and supporting documentation for audit and reference purposes.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors to address payment questions and reconcile outstanding items.
• Demonstrated experience working in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support function.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding and account allocation procedures.
• Experience handling electronic payments, including ACH transactions, and check processing activities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage transactional work accurately in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders regarding payment matters.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.