Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Remote
Type: Long-term Contract - W2
Pay Rate: Up to $35/hour
Job Overview:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team on a remote basis. The ideal candidate will have exceptional attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and experience managing full-cycle accounts payable processes. In this role, you will be responsible for processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and ensuring timely and accurate payments. The position offers the flexibility of working remotely with competitive hourly compensation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review, verify, and process vendor invoices in accordance with company policies and procedures, ensuring proper coding and approval.
- Prepare and execute payments via check, ACH, or wire transfer, ensuring accurate and timely disbursement of funds.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies by communicating with vendors and internal departments.
- Accurately input invoice and payment information into the accounting system and validate data for correctness.
- Process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and proper documentation of expenses.
- Maintain vendor accounts, update payment terms, and handle inquiries related to payment status and discrepancies.
- Assist with month-end closing activities, including AP account reconciliations and accruals.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel to generate reports, analyze data, and perform ad-hoc analyses as required by management.
- Identify opportunities to streamline AP processes, reduce processing times, and increase efficiency.
- Ensure all transactions comply with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in accounts payable or a related financial role.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions like VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Experience working with accounting systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems) is preferred.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems, reconcile accounts, and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with vendors and internal teams.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment.
- Prior experience in a fast-paced, high-volume accounts payable department.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate up to $35/hour.
- Fully remote position offering flexibility in work location.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.