Accounts Payable Specialist

Corps Team; Brentwood (TN); Hybrid; USD 38,007 - 39,358; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Senior Specialist in Accounts Payable for a hybrid 6+ month contract in Brentwood, TN. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years' experience in a high-volume AP department, be familiar with SAP, and possess strong research and resolution skills. This role involves managing vendor disputes and analyzing invoices to ensure maximum cash discounts are earned, among other responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a high volume accounts payable department.
• Ability to analyze and recover debit balances.
• Familiarity with vendor dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced AP functions and support internal and external customers.
• Analyze and resolve invoices to maximize cash discounts.
• Train entry level staff in A/P processes.

Skills

Advanced Accounts Payable knowledge

Research and resolution skills

Training and advising

Continuous improvement processes

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Windows software applications

Job description

This range is provided by Corps Team. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$27.59/hr - $28.57/hr

Direct message the job poster from Corps Team

Our client, a retail chain of home improvement and agriculture stores, is seeking a Senior Specialist, Accounts Payable for a 6+ month contract position in Brentwood, TN. This role is hybrid.

Overview

Our client, a retail chain of home improvement and agriculture stores, is seeking a Senior Specialist, Accounts Payable for a 6+ month contract position in Brentwood, TN. This role is hybrid.

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for advanced Accounts Payable (AP) functions including knowledge of the full cycle AP process, and ability to support all aspects as needed. Responsibilities also include the authority to make decisions regarding multiple job functions, resolution of vendor disputes, and support of internal and external customers. Analyze and recover debit balances.
• Work cross-functionally with all internal and external customers to perform advanced research and resolve invoices (ensuring maximum cash discounts are earned), credit/debit memos, and vendor disputes timely.
• Assist Supervisor in quarterly vendor payback reserve calculations. Formulate and present weekly statistical reports for the department metrics meetings.
• Train, advise, and audit entry level positions in the development of skills associated with A/P processes and procedures.
• Create and recommend continuous improvement processes and procedures.
• Review requested vendor statements for resolution of outstanding invoices and credit memos, as they relate to open receipts.
• Monitor lost cash discounts for potential recovery.
• Reconcile import payments, ensuring debit balances are collected and the prepaid account is balanced.
• Report scan based sales to vendors for invoicing and audit subsequent billings.
• Monitor prepaid vendors and obtain accurate billings, ensuring proper approval.
• Assist with and complete other special projects as assigned.
• Must Haves: 3+ years’ experience in a high volume AP department.
• Education: High school diploma. Associates degree preferred. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Familiarity with computers and Microsoft Windows software applications.
• Pluses: SAP experience

Pay Rate $27.59 - $28.57/hour

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Retail