Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a construction industry team in Columbus, Ohio on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position.

This position is a strong fit for someone who enjoys working with financial details, keeping records accurate, and supporting timely payment activity in a busy office setting.

The role offers an opportunity to build hands-on experience in accounts payable while collaborating with vendors and internal teams to keep disbursement processes running smoothly.

Responsibilities: - Manage outgoing payments by preparing and processing checks, ACH transactions, and wire transfers in a timely manner.

- Examine invoices and payment submissions to confirm accuracy, completeness, and required approvals before disbursement.

- Compare vendor statements against internal records and investigate differences to support accurate account balances.

- Organize and maintain payment documentation and vendor files to ensure records are current and easy to retrieve.

- Respond to questions from vendors and internal departments regarding payment timing, status updates, and related issues.

- Enter invoice and payment information into accounting systems with a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

- Support routine reporting and tracking related to accounts payable activity and disbursement records.

Requirements - At least 1 year of experience in an administrative, accounting, or accounts payable support role is preferred.

- Working knowledge of core accounts payable procedures, including invoice handling and payment processing.

- Experience with data entry and the ability to maintain accuracy while managing high volumes of information.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with financial data in spreadsheets.

- Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail when reviewing documents and records.

- Clear communication skills for coordinating with vendors and internal business partners.

- Familiarity with account coding, invoice coding, and accounting software is considered an advantage.

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