Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist

Are you analytical, detail-oriented, and skilled at identifying discrepancies in Accounts Payable? Our amazing client is seeking a Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist to support their team in ensuring accuracy and compliance in their Accounts Payable Department. This role works with sophisticated Accounts Payable technology, so that the Accounts Payable Specialist will focus on matching system payables, identifying red flags, and resolving discrepancies that arise throughout the process, rather than traditional AP data entry.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing company in the manufacturing industry, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining financial accuracy in the Accounts Payable Department. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to resolve mismatches efficiently.

This on-site role in Buffalo, NY offers a competitive hourly rate of $28–$30, and is a temporary assignment with the potential to transition into a full-time position. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy investigative financial work, this could be a great fit for you!

Responsibilities:

• Review and match system-generated Accounts Payables to Invoices and Purchase Orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Identify discrepancies, red flags, and mismatches in payments, invoices, and records, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues.
• Investigate and resolve vendor statement variances, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing.
• Maintain organized records of accounts payable transactions, approvals, and communications.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including reconciliations and accounts payable aging analysis.
• Work closely with accounting, procurement, and operations teams to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in Accounts Payable, invoice matching, and financial reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot discrepancies and potential fraud risks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with MRI or Nexus is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills to resolve payment issues effectively.
• High school diploma required.

The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.