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Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Pay Rate: $40- 48/hr.
Job Type: Contract
Location: Cary, NC or Remote
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 1st Shift
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Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our global finance team. This position is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and efficient processing of accounts payable transactions while partnering with internal stakeholders and outsourced service providers. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of AP processes, vendor management, reconciliations, expense reporting, and month-end close activities. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibilities:
* Process incoming accounts payable invoices, including three-way PO matching, recurring invoices, and non-PO invoices.
* Process weekly accounts payable disbursements and urgent payment requests.
* Process and post American Express (AMEX) statements.
* Review, audit, and process employee travel and expense reports.
* Generate accounts payable reporting, statistical reports, and status reports.
* Serve as the primary liaison between the company and outsourced accounts payable partners, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
* Provide guidance to internal departments on purchase order creation, receipts, procurement categories, and accounts payable procedures.
* Coordinate with outsourced partners to resolve invoice discrepancies and assist with invoice processing when needed.
* Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts payable transactions and vendor statements.
* Review invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
* Monitor AP aging reports, investigate outstanding balances, and resolve overdue vendor payments.
* Prepare and record accruals and prepayments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
* Partner with the Record-to-Report (RtR) team to support month-end and year-end close activities.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy within accounts payable operations.
* Assist with internal, external, and financial audits by providing supporting documentation and analysis.
* Perform ad hoc financial reporting and accounting analysis as requested.
* Execute payments for local taxes, fees, and direct debit vendors in accordance with company policies.
* Support compliance reviews and other accounting initiatives.
* Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
* Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
* 3-5 years of accounts payable experience.
* Experience working with outsourced accounts payable service providers.
* Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, controls, and best practices.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Teams.
* Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
* Fluent in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) ERP software.
* Experience supporting multinational or global finance operations.
* Knowledge of month-end close processes, accrual accounting, and vendor reconciliations.
* Experience supporting audits and financial compliance activities.
* Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify process efficiencies.
If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
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