AP Research Analyst

Compensation: Up to $21/hr

Job Overview – AP Specialist – JO#34315

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our client's team. This individual will be responsible for processing invoices, reconciling vendor accounts, researching payment discrepancies, and providing excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong analytical skills, and be comfortable managing high-volume transactional work while meeting strict deadlines.

• Process a high volume of invoices and credit memos accurately and efficiently.
• Research and reconcile vendor aging reports, ensuring outstanding invoices are properly tracked and resolved.
• Utilize SAP to review vendor accounts, research invoice status, and communicate payment updates.
• Prepare account analyses and reconciliations for large vendor accounts as needed.
• Communicate with vendors to obtain invoice copies and supporting documentation required to resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with District Managers, Accounting teams, and Field Operations to ensure invoices are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and provide excellent customer service through both written and verbal communication.
• Manage and complete Remedy work orders and email requests promptly and accurately.
• Issue payment notifications and follow up on outstanding invoices when necessary.
  
  
  

Requirements

• 1–2 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, reconciliations, and vendor account management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
  
  
  

Sherpa Benefits

Sherpa offers benefits to contract employees who meet the following criteria:

• Must be a full-time employee (30 weekly hours/ 130 hours per month) to be eligible
• Medical plan offered is BCBSNC Blue Options PPO
• Premiums will be pre-taxed
• Sherpa pays a portion of the Employee only premium for medical
• 90 day waiting period from date of hire
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  
  
  

Additional Job Details

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About Our Process

• We will notify you if you are selected as a candidate for this role. If not, but you fit our specializations, we'll consider you for future openings, and encourage you to apply for other Sherpa roles you're qualified for/interested in.
• Non-Local Candidates: Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don’t require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon.
• Candidates for all Sherpa opportunities must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.