Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy finance team in a contract role with the potential to become permanent. This position supports a large vendor network and handles substantial invoice activity in a fast-moving environment that serves educational institutions during peak seasonal cycles. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with accounting systems, adapts quickly to new processes, and maintains accuracy while managing a high daily transaction volume.

Responsibilities:
• Process invoice entries and prepare payments accurately in a high-volume accounts payable setting.
• Maintain vendor records, respond to supplier questions, and resolve account issues through regular reconciliation.
• Examine vendor statements, identify payment or billing discrepancies, and coordinate follow-up research to bring items to resolution.
• Support internal and external audit activity by providing documentation and verifying transaction accu...