We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a high-volume finance function in Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position is well suited to a detail-oriented individual who can manage invoice activity, maintain accurate financial records, and work confidently within enterprise accounting systems. The role will contribute to timely payment operations, expense review, and month-end support while partnering with internal teams to confirm billing accuracy.
Responsibilities:
- Process accounts payable transactions accurately and record supporting ledger entries in accordance with company procedures.
- Review invoices, assign appropriate account coding, and post items after validating documentation and approvals.
- Examine purchase orders, supplier invoices, and contract terms to confirm charges are correct and aligned with agreed pricing.
- Handle travel and expense submissions, ensuring compliance with policy and proper financial treatment.
- Perform vendor statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to resolve outstanding payment issues.
- Support period-end and year-end close activities, including accrual-related postings and preparation of accounting schedules.
- Execute payment-related tasks such as ACH activity and check run coordination while maintaining strong internal controls.
- Use S/4HANA and related ERP functions to manage payable workflows, track transactions, and maintain data accuracy.
- Hands-on experience in accounts payable with responsibility for invoice processing and account coding.
- Proficiency in coding invoices, posting payable transactions, and maintaining accurate accounting records.
- Working knowledge of ACH processing and check run administration.
- Experience reconciling vendor statements and researching invoice or payment variances.
- Familiarity with purchase order matching and reviewing contracts to validate billing details.
- Ability to support accrual postings and assist with month-end or year-end accounting activities.
- Strong attention to detail, data entry accuracy, and ability to manage deadlines in an on-site environment.