Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Nashville or Johnson City, TN. Hybrid schedule for Nashville; onsite 5 days/week if Johnson City.
Compensation: $28 – $30 per hr.
Contract Length: 4 month extendable.
Duties
- Process a high volume of invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Perform thorough reviews of invoices, purchase orders, packing slips for physical goods and reports for accuracy, completeness, and proper coding.
- Ability to understand and differentiate processing of invoices for 3‑way matching in a manufacturing environment.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies or issues by collaborating with internal departments and external vendors.
- Be able to elevate AP matters per company protocol on a timely and effective basis.
- Ensure proper approval and documentation of invoices, including obtaining necessary authorizations and validating supporting documentation.
- Prepare and perform weekly payment runs, following established payment terms and schedules.
- Reconcile vendor statements and address any outstanding balances, credits or discrepancies.
- Serve as a point of contact for vendor inquiries, responding promptly and professionally to resolve any payment‑related issues.
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date accounts payable records and documentation, both in physical and electronic formats.
- Collaborate with the accounting team to identify process improvement opportunities and implement efficiency‑enhancing initiatives.
- Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging trends in accounts payable processes and systems.
- Effectively communicate and have a professional demeanor with all levels of staff as well as vendors and internal customers in a proactive manner.
- Assist in training and mentoring junior accounts payable clerks, providing guidance and support as needed.
Skills
- 5+ years proven experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk or similar role, demonstrating proficiency in accounts payable processes and procedures.
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable principles, including invoice processing, payment terms, and general ledger coding.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to handle a high volume of invoices.
- Knowledge of financial controls, compliance, and regulatory requirements related to accounts payable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools with high proficiency of MS Excel (pivots, VLOOKUP’s.
- Experience in ERP systems.
Preferred
- Life sciences and biotechnology industries experience.
- Experience in public companies.
- Experience in Dynamics 365.
- Experience working through P2P (e.g., Coupa, Tipalti) implementations.
Education
- Associate degree or higher required; Accounting or Finance emphasis is preferred.
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research