Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a high-volume automotive environment in Richmond, Virginia. This onsite opportunity is a Long-term Contract position focused on resolving invoice and payment concerns, assisting vendors and internal partners, and helping maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate brings strong customer service skills, solid accounting knowledge, and the ability to manage day-to-day AP activities with accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities:
• Investigate invoice discrepancies, payment delays, and account questions to deliver timely and accurate resolution.
• Respond to vendor and internal team inquiries regarding supplier onboarding, payment terms, available payment methods, and current payment status.
• Maintain vendor records by entering updates, verifying profile information, and ensuring supporting data remains accurate and complete.
• Process accounting adjustments such as payment reversals, voucher corrections, and entries needed to address balance issues.
• Reconcile accounts by comparing general ledger activity with supporting sub-ledgers and researching variances.
• Assist with monthly close tasks by preparing journal entries, reviewing account activity, and supporting the accuracy of financial reporting.
• Contribute to process consistency by documenting procedures, updating reference materials, and helping train team members when needed.
• Support special assignments and additional accounts payable tasks as business needs arise.• Experience in accounts payable, accounting support, or a closely related finance role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reviewing data, tracking transactions, and supporting reconciliations.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of invoice research, payment processing, and discrepancy resolution.
• Ability to perform account reconciliations, maintain accurate records, and manage detailed transactional data.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in an onsite work environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when handling vendor information, account balances, and financial adjustments.