Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Philadelphia and enjoy the security of weekly pay while making an immediate impact! We're urgently seeking a meticulous Accounts Payable Specialist to streamline vendor payments and ensure financial accuracy. This contract position offers competitive compensation in a fast-paced environment where your expertise directly supports business operations.
As a key member of our finance department, you'll work with cutting-edge accounting systems to maintain flawless payment cycles and vendor relationships. If you're detail-oriented, thrive in deadline-driven settings, and seek financial stability through consistent weekly compensation, this opportunity is your next career move.
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume vendor invoices with 99.9% accuracy within 3-day turnaround
- Reconcile AP sub-ledgers and resolve payment discrepancies within 24 hours
- Manage 3-way matching for PO/invoice/receipt documentation
- Optimize payment cycles to maximize early payment discounts
- Collaborate with procurement on vendor contract terms and payment terms
- Prepare weekly payment runs and disbursement reports
- Conduct month-end AP reconciliations and accruals
- Implement process improvements using Excel and QuickBooks Online
Qualifications
- 3+ years hands-on Accounts Payable experience in mid-size companies
- Expert knowledge of 3-way matching and PO-based processing
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel (VLOOKUP/Pivot Tables)
- Proven ability to process 500+ invoices weekly with zero errors
- Experience with high-volume payment runs and disbursement systems
- Strong analytical skills for resolving payment discrepancies
- AP certification (CAPP) or equivalent accounting degree preferred
- Ability to thrive in deadline-driven weekly payment cycles