What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting?
KBW is partnered with a client in Portland, ME, in their search for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations. This role will be responsible for processing invoices, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely and accurate payments.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume invoices, including coding, matching, and entry into the accounting system
- Manage the full accounts payable cycle from invoice receipt through payment
- Review invoices for accuracy and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal teams
- Prepare and execute weekly check runs, ACH, and wire payments
- Maintain vendor records, including onboarding and updates to payment information
- Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding items
- Assist with month-end close, including accruals and AP-related reconciliations
- 2 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience working with accounting or ERP systems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills for vendor and internal interactions