Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fast-paced finance team in Concord, North Carolina. This position focuses on maintaining accurate invoice processing, supporting timely vendor payments, and helping ensure strong financial controls across daily accounts payable activities. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, experience handling high-volume transactions, and confidence working with ERP systems and spreadsheet functions.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, assign appropriate accounting codes, and prepare them for entry into the payment workflow.
• Process accounts payable transactions in a timely manner while maintaining complete and accurate financial records.
• Perform three-way matching by comparing invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation to verify payment eligibility.
• Coordinate scheduled check runs and support on-time disbursement of payments to vendors and suppliers.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies, resolve exceptions with internal departments or vendors, and follow issues through completion.
• Enter and manage payable data within ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle while following established accounting procedures.
• Use Excel tools, including formulas and lookup functions, to reconcile records, track payment activity, and support reporting needs.
• Assist with ongoing process updates or system-related changes within accounts payable operations as needed.
• Prior experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, or a closely related accounting support role.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding, payment processing, and check run procedures.
• Experience performing three-way matching in a purchasing or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Strong Excel skills, including the use of formulas and VLOOKUP for data review and reconciliation.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail when handling financial information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume work environment.