Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a manufacturing organization on the NE side of Indianapolis. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can manage invoice processing with precision, maintain timely vendor payments, and contribute to a well-organized accounting operation. The role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-moving environment while partnering with internal teams to keep payables activities accurate, compliant, and on schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices are reviewed, entered, and paid within established timelines.

• Verify billing details against purchase orders and receiving records to confirm accuracy before processing.

• Assign correct general ledger coding to invoices and maintain consistency with accounting policies.

• Prepare recurring payment batches, including checks, ACH transactions, and wire payments, with careful attention to deadlines.

• Reconcile supplier statements, investigate variances, and work through payment or documentation issues to resolution.

• Maintain organized vendor files and update account information to support compliance and accurate recordkeeping.

• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to address payment questions, missing paperwork, and purchasing-related discrepancies.

• Assist with month-end accounting tasks by supporting accrual preparation and providing accounts payable documentation as needed.

• Supply audit support materials and help ensure payable records are complete, accessible, and accurate.

• At least 2 years of hands-on accounts payable experience in an accounting environment that requires strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of full-cycle accounts payable procedures, from invoice entry through payment and reconciliation.
• Experience using ERP or accounting platforms such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, or comparable systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with functions such as VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy while processing a high volume of transactions.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills for working with vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.