Accounts Payable Specialist I
Location: Fully Remote (U.S.)
Pay: $23.50/hour
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join a high-volume AP team supporting fleet inventory operations. This is a fully remote opportunity with a well-established organization offering the potential for permanent hire. The ideal candidate has experience with full-cycle accounts payable, 3-way matching, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and urgency are essential.
Responsibilities
- Process and resolve approximately 50 invoices/tickets per day.
- Perform 3-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receipts.
- Research and resolve invoices on hold to ensure timely payment.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Verify invoice details including vendor information, invoice totals, PO numbers, and branch locations.
- Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve payment issues.
- Maintain service level agreements (SLAs) while managing assigned vendor accounts.
- Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Assist with special projects and additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience.
- Experience with full-cycle AP and high-volume invoice processing.
- Strong understanding of 3-way matching.
- Experience with ERP systems; Oracle experience is highly preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Experience working in a shared services or high-volume AP environment.
- Experience reconciling vendor statements and resolving invoice discrepancies.
What We Offer
- Fully Remote opportunity.
- $23.50/hour.
- Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term employment.
- Two weeks of paid virtual training.
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth.
- Equipment provided for remote work.
If you're an Accounts Payable professional with strong Oracle and 3-way matching experience looking for a fully remote opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!
Company Description
Professional Alternatives is a leading staffing firm specializing in all levels of corporate administrative and professional support, as well as executive placement. Starting in 1998, the Professional Search Group has a successful track record of providing local and national staffing-related support to a multitude of industries. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with each client and candidate, and our hands-on approach allows us to make the best long-term match for both.