Accounts Payable Specialist

Job 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.• 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.