Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Employment Type: Temporary
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote (Must be on the East Coast)
Schedule: East Coast Business Hours
Position Overview
A food manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join its accounting team on a temporary basis. This position will support high-volume invoice processing, ensuring accuracy, timely payments, and proper documentation across the accounts payable function.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience processing a high volume of vendor invoices, performing three-way matching, and working within Oracle ERP. Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work independently in a remote environment are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Process a high volume of vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding, proper approvals, and timely entry into the accounting system.
Perform three-way matching by reconciling vendor invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation to verify pricing, quantities, and discrepancies.
Utilize Oracle ERP to enter, review, and process invoices while maintaining accurate accounts payable records.
Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, including pricing variances, quantity differences, missing purchase orders, and receiving issues.
Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve outstanding invoice questions and payment discrepancies.
Assist with vendor account reconciliations and respond to inquiries regarding invoice and payment status.
Maintain organized electronic records and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
Utilize Microsoft Excel to track invoice activity, analyze data, and assist with AP reporting and reconciliations.
Qualifications
3+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably within a high-volume environment.
Prior experience performing three-way matching is required.
Hands-on experience with Oracle ERP is strongly preferred.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including working with spreadsheets, formulas, and data analysis.
Experience processing a high volume of invoices with a strong emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.

Skills
Data Analysis, Excel, Accounting, ERP, Documentation

Experience
3+ yrs

Work arrangement
Yes