Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Westminster, Maryland
Compensation range: $20-$30/hr
The Accounts Payable Specialist manages the full-cycle accounts payable process in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role processes invoices, credits, travel and expense reports, and payment requests; maintains accurate vendor records; reconciles accounts; executes payment runs; and works with internal teams and external vendors to resolve discrepancies. The ideal candidate is accurate, organized, responsive, and focused on continuous process improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Process, verify, and electronically file invoices, credits, T&E reports, and other payment requests in SAP with speed and accuracy.
• Establish new business partner accounts and update existing accounts after obtaining the appropriate tax and banking documentation.
• Review vendor statements and reconcile vendor accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Follow up with internal and external contacts to collect information needed for timely invoice processing.
• Perform payment runs through established accounting and banking systems while following approval and compliance requirements.
• Respond professionally to questions from internal customers, external customers, and vendors by phone and email.
• Maintain accurate, organized records and protect confidential financial and banking information.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable workflows, controls, and service levels.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Accounts payable, accounting support, or high-volume transaction-processing experience preferred.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system; SAP experience preferred.
• Strong data-entry, reconciliation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with consistent accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a service-oriented approach.
• Sound judgment when handling confidential tax, vendor, and banking information.
