Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing finance team in North Carolina. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who brings strong payables experience along with a solid understanding of core accounting principles. The person in this role will support high-volume invoice processing, help maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to month-end activities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Process a high volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and timeliness while ensuring proper account coding and documentation.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting records, resolving discrepancies before payment is released.
• Manage payments through ACH, automated platforms, and periodic check runs while maintaining organized records across multiple vendor portals.
• Enter and review transactions in Restaurant 365 to support reliable accounts payable operations and reporting.
• Assist with month-end close by reviewing payable activity, approving transactions, and preparing supporting entries when needed.
• Help maintain accurate bank and account reconciliations by researching outstanding items and correcting variances.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to answer payment questions, clarify invoice details, and improve processing efficiency.
• Support upcoming changes to check distribution by helping align payment processes with a third-party print and mail service.• Hands-on experience in accounts payable, including invoice entry, payment processing, and purchase order matching.
• Working knowledge of account coding, debits and credits, and the impact of entries on the general ledger.
• Experience handling ACH transactions, check runs, and vendor payment activity in a deadline-driven setting.
• Familiarity with Restaurant 365 or similar accounting software used for payables processing and transaction review.
• Ability to manage details carefully, follow written instructions, and maintain accuracy across repetitive tasks.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work across multiple systems, portals, and competing priorities.
• Clear communication skills for collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders on payment and invoice matters.