Accounts Payable Specialist

Our client, in the mortgage industry, is in need for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team on a tem-to-hire basis! This opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong invoice processing experience, sound judgment in transaction coding, and a customer-focused approach when supporting internal teams and vendors. The role centers on maintaining accurate payment activity, organized financial records, and timely follow-through across day-to-day accounts payable operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full cycle of accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, reimbursements, and payment requests for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before processing.

• Assign correct general ledger coding to invoices, expense submissions, and related transactions to support accurate accounting records and reporting.

• Execute vendor payments through checks, ACH, wires, and other approved methods while ensuring deadlines and internal controls are met.

• Reconcile vendor statements, corporate card activity, and assigned accounts by researching discrepancies and resolving outstanding issues promptly.

• Respond to questions from employees, branch teams, and vendors regarding payment status, documentation needs, and account details with professionalism and urgency.

• Match invoices, receipts, purchase orders, and authorization records to confirm supporting documentation is in place prior to releasing payment.

• Maintain organized electronic files and financial documentation in alignment with company policies, audit expectations, and confidentiality standards.

• Contribute to month-end close by preparing reconciliations, reports, and supporting schedules required by the accounting team.

• Follow up on missing receipts, approvals, or incomplete records to keep transactions moving and reduce processing delays.

• Assist with additional accounting tasks and special assignments as business needs evolve.

• At least 2 years of accounts payable experience, with the ability to manage invoice and payment processing accurately.

• Working knowledge of account coding, invoice review, check runs, ACH payments, and expense report processing.

• Experience using automated accounting platforms; familiarity with ERP systems/Accounting systems

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to reconcile accounts and identify transaction discrepancies.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

• Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and maintain organized records.

• Mortgage industry experience is a plus.