Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a construction-focused organization in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports day-to-day invoice processing and purchasing coordination while helping maintain accurate financial records across the procure-to-pay cycle. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling detailed data entry, resolving routine discrepancies, and working with internal teams to keep payments and purchase activity moving efficiently.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring charges are coded and entered correctly within accounts payable records.
• Create, review, and maintain purchase orders to support project and operational purchasing needs.
• Perform basic research to clarify invoice issues, match supporting documentation, and resolve routine payment discrepancies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors to confirm order details, pricing, and receipt of goods or services.
• Support purchasing activities by tracking transactions and helping ensure compliance with established approval processes.
• Maintain organized financial and procurement documentation to support reporting, audits, and daily operations.
• Enter and update payment and purchasing data with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist with procure-to-pay workflow activities, including tasks related to system updates or process changes when needed.• Experience in accounts payable and invoice processing within a fast-paced business environment.
• Working knowledge of purchasing functions, including purchase order administration and vendor coordination.
• Strong data entry skills with consistent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct light research and resolve straightforward discrepancies in billing or purchasing records.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks, deadlines, and transaction volumes efficiently.
• Effective communication skills for working with vendors and internal departments.
• Proficiency with standard office software and financial or purchasing systems.