Accounts Payable Specialist

Job description

Summary T his is a temporary role, employed through an agency. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for executing day-to-day accounts payable transactions in accordance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards. This role focuses on accurate and timely invoice processing, vendor maintenance, and payment preparation in a high-volume environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Process vendor invoices, including data entry, validation, and full 3-way matching as required, resolving any discrepancies with relevant stakeholders. - Review invoices and expense claims for unallowable costs in accordance with established policies and escalate exceptions as required. - Assist in preparation of weekly and ad-hoc payment runs for both electronic and check payments. - Review and process employee expense reimbursements and ensure policy compliance. - Assist with vendor inquiries and statement reconciliations. - Support month-end close activities, including AP accrual preparation. - Maintain accurate electronic AP records for audit purposes. - Maintain vendor master data and supporting documentation. - Perform research and analysis on vendor accounts a...