Accounts Payable Specialist

Spectrum Staffing Services; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Stable and growing organization

Job summary

Spectrum Staffing Services is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage full-cycle AP in a fast-paced environment. You will process invoices, ensure accurate recording, and support accounting operations across multiple entities.

The role offers exposure to GAAP, Excel mastery, and QuickBooks or similar software, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and career growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of full-cycle accounts payable experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable including invoice processing and payment execution.
• Accurately record invoices, credit card expenses, and employee reimbursements.
• Ensure proper documentation and approvals are obtained for all transactions.
• Maintain organized and detailed financial records.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with 1099 preparation and reporting.
• Support process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams while handling additional accounting-related tasks as needed.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

GAAP understanding

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks or similar

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description

SUMMARY

A growing organization is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage full-cycle AP functions in a fast-paced environment. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices and payments, and supporting overall accounting operations. The position offers strong exposure to accounting processes and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable including invoice processing and payment execution
• Accurately record invoices, credit card expenses, and employee reimbursements
• Ensure proper documentation and approvals are obtained for all transactions
• Maintain organized and detailed financial records
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assist with 1099 preparation and reporting
• Support process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency
• Collaborate with internal teams while handling additional accounting-related tasks as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in full-cycle accounts payable, ideally across multiple entities
• Experience using accounting software (QuickBooks or similar)
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

BENEFITS

• Opportunity to work in a stable and growing organization
• Hands-on exposure to full-cycle accounting processes
• Ability to make a direct impact on improving financial operations
• Collaborative team environment with leadership visibility
• Skill development and potential for career growth within accounting

Company Description

With over thirty-five years of Recruiting, Staffing and HR Consulting experience providing nationwide service to many of the largest organizations in the country, Spectrum has achieved a level of experience and expertise that benefits our clients, candidates and contractors. Through an in depth analysis of our client’s organization, we develop an understanding of the skills and experience required for the successful candidate or contractor.

EXPERTISE: Our Staffing Consultants are specialists in Human Resources, Scientific/Medical Device, Engineering, Insurance and Business Operations placement.

STAFFING OPTIONS: Spectrum offers a number of staffing options including, Direct Hire, Contract, Temp, Retained Search, Recruiting Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Pay-Rolling (Payroll Transfer).

CANDIDATE COMMITMENT: Spectrum is committed to working with the top candidates and contractors in the country and developing a working relationship with them to secure the career opportunities that will match their skills, experience and personal aspirations.

SPECIALTIES: Areas of specialization include: Human Resources, Scientific/Medical Device, Engineering, Insurance and Business Operations placement.