Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Accounts Payable Specialist in Columbus, OH. This immediate hire opportunity offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a fast-paced environment where your expertise will directly impact our operational efficiency. We're seeking a proactive professional to streamline our payment processes and vendor relationships.
What We Offer: Flexible work arrangements, professional development stipend, and a collaborative culture that values innovation. Position includes potential for direct hire after successful contract period.
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume accounts payable transactions with 99.5% accuracy
- Manage vendor communications and resolve payment discrepancies proactively
- Reconcile GL accounts and ensure compliance with internal controls
- Optimize invoice processing workflows using SAP and Excel
- Assist in month-end closing and financial reporting
- Collaborate with procurement team on vendor master data maintenance
- Implement process improvements to reduce processing time by 15%
Qualifications
- 3+ years of accounts payable experience in corporate environment
- Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros)
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- AP or CERP certification preferred
- Ability to meet urgent deadlines in high-volume setting