Accounts Payable Specialist

Position: Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Simpsonville, SC (Onsite)

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Direct Client Need

Job Summary

• The Accounts Payable Analyst performs foundational accounting functions requiring a solid knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures.
• This role is critical to ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, vendor payments, account reconciliations, and related financial activities for our manufacturing site.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, review, investigate, and resolve issues associated with accounts payable invoices to ensure accurate general ledger coding and compliance with site policies.
• Monitor accounts payable aging schedules and proactively follow up on aged or outstanding items.
• Prepare, review, and manage Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GRIR) reporting, investigating and clearing aged balances.
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries timely, assisting in the resolution of complex payment or invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate, secure, and up-to-date vendor records and master data.
• Reconcile accounts payable balances against vendor statements and the general ledger, investigating any variances.
• Coordinate, review, and support the execution of vendor payment processing runs (Checks, ACH, Wires).
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Perform other accounting, auditing, and administrative duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 2–4 years of progressive accounts payable or general accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent working experience).
• Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics) and intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
• Strong understanding of three-way matching concepts (Purchase Order, Goods Receipt, and Invoice).
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication style for vendor management.
• Analytical mindset capable of tracking down discrepancies in a fast-paced environment.