We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a non-profit organization in Raleigh, North Carolina in a contract-to-permanent role. This position is ideal for someone who brings strong invoice processing experience, accuracy in account coding, and a dependable approach to payment operations. The role begins as a fully onsite position for the first 90 days, with the opportunity to work from home one day per week afterward, and supports a steady volume of vendor invoices in a collaborative finance environment.
Responsibilities:
• Process a consistent weekly flow of vendor invoices with close attention to accuracy, timeliness, and supporting documentation.
• Assign proper general ledger codes and verify approvals before entering payables into the accounting system.
• Prepare and execute vendor payments through ACH and check runs in accordance with established schedules.
• Review invoice details, resolve discrepancies, and communicate with internal teams or vendors to address payment issues.
• Maintain organized accounts payable records to support audits, reporting needs, and month-end activities.
• Monitor payment status and help ensure obligations are met in alignment with organizational policies and deadlines.
• Assist the team during upcoming accounting system implementation activities as they relate to accounts payable workflows.• Hands-on experience in accounts payable, including high-volume invoice processing.
• Strong knowledge of account coding and the ability to post invoices accurately.
• Experience handling ACH payments and coordinating routine check runs.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in financial transactions.
• Ability to manage deadlines effectively in a fast-paced administrative or finance setting.
• Comfort working onsite in Raleigh, North Carolina for the first 90 days, followed by a hybrid schedule of one remote day per week.