Accounts Payable Specialist

Our client, in the growing mining industry, is in need for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team on a contract basis! The Accounts Payable Specilist will be needed to support high-volume financial operations, and is ideal for a detail-focused individual who can manage complex payable activity, employee expense submissions, and cross-entity allocations in a fast-moving environment. The position requires strong accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to keep payment processing on schedule while working across multiple transaction types.

Responsibilities:

• Process a high volume of invoices and payment requests while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely entry into the accounts payable workflow.
• Review and assign proper account codes to invoices and expenses so transactions are recorded correctly within the financial system.
• Manage employee expense reports through Concur, verifying supporting documentation and resolving discrepancies before approval and payment.
• Prepare and execute payment activities, including ACH transactions and check runs, in accordance with established deadlines and controls.
• Support intercompany allocation work related to newly acquired entities, ensuring charges are distributed appropriately across business units.
• Investigate and resolve invoice, payment, and vendor issues by coordinating with internal stakeholders and maintaining clear documentation.
• Maintain accurate records in SAP and related systems to support audit readiness, reconciliation efforts, and reporting needs.
• Prioritize competing deadlines effectively while delivering consistent results in a fast-paced accounts payable setting.
• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support function.
• Hands-on experience with invoice coding, account coding, and end-to-end payment processing.
• Working knowledge of ACH payments, check runs, and standard accounts payable controls.
• Experience using SAP for payable transactions and financial record management.
• Proficiency with Concur for expense report review and processing.
• Ability to handle complex transactions with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment.