Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Tempe, AZ
Schedule: Onsite, Monday through Friday during standard business hours with some flexibility as business needs allow
Compensation: $22 to $27 per hour, depending on experience
Employment Type: Contract to Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking a mid-level Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing team in a fast paced, high volume environment. This role is responsible for managing full cycle accounts payable activities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of transactions. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, organized, and comfortable handling multiple priorities in a deadline driven setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Process invoices from receipt through payment, ensuring timely and accurate completion
• Manage a high volume of AP transactions while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures
• Review invoice coding, approvals, and supporting documentation for accuracy
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assist with month end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and general ledger support
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and reporting
• Partner with vendors and internal departments to resolve payment and invoice related issues
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records and AP documentation

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full cycle accounts payable experience
• Experience working in manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or other high volume environments preferred
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data analysis functions
• Experience working within ERP systems in a mid to large company environment
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced setting
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and problem solving abilities
• Team oriented mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues

Preferred Background

• Experience supporting month end close activities
• Exposure to reconciliations, accruals, and general ledger processes
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across departments
• Stable work history with demonstrated success in high volume accounts payable environments

Pay Details: $22.00 to $27.00 per hour

Search managed by: Angela Walton

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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