What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at AppleOne?
PLEASE NOTE, WORKING ENVIRONMENT: This position is located in a secured correctional facility administrative office environment. The role is strictly office-based and does not involve direct interaction with the general inmate population, however candidates should be comfortable working in this type of secured setting, where trusted inmates will perform light janitorial duties in administrative areas under supervision.
A contract opportunity is available for an Accounts Payable Specialist in Columbia, SC, supporting a government and public sector accounting team. This Fiscal Analyst I role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys high-volume invoice processing, accurate data entry, and working in a structured, deadline-driven environment.
This assignment is expected to run through September, with potential for extension or temp-to-hire based on business needs. The role offers the opportunity to gain valuable state agency experience while working closely with accounts payable and procurement professionals on a critical fiscal-year project.
Key Responsibilities
- Process a high volume of accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently while meeting established deadlines.
- Perform three-way matching by reviewing invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documentation for accuracy.
- Verify vendor information, addresses, invoice details, and purchase order records.
- Scan, upload, and attach invoices within financial and document management systems.
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with procurement staff.
- Maintain organized records and follow established financial procedures and internal controls.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay: $18.00 per hour.
- Job Type: Contract/Temporary.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
- Assignment Duration: Temporary contract expected to run through September.
- Potential for extension or temp-to-hire based on business needs.
- Location: Columbia, SC.
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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