Accounts Payable Specialist

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting in Gaithersburg, MD seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a contract role. The position is 100% onsite, five days per week, handling day-to-day AP processing and vendor maintenance.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, ensuring proper coding and approvals, data entry, vendor setup, and reconciliation of statements. Strong Excel/ERP skills and attention to detail are essential for this on-site contract opportunity.

Qualifications

• Previous accounts payable experience required.
• Experience with vendor setup and maintenance.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review invoices for appropriate coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate AP records.
• Set up new vendors and maintain existing vendor information.
• Review vendor documentation and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with payment processing, including checks, ACH, and electronic payments.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and research payment or invoice issues.
• Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on outstanding items.
• Maintain organized accounts payable documentation.
• Support month-end close and other accounting activities as needed.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor management

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a contract opportunity in Gaithersburg, MD. This position is 100% onsite, five days per week, and will be responsible for day-to-day accounts payable processing and vendor maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Review invoices for appropriate coding, approvals, and supporting documentation
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate AP records
• Set up new vendors and maintain existing vendor information
• Review vendor documentation and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with payment processing, including checks, ACH, and electronic payments
• Respond to vendor inquiries and research payment or invoice issues
• Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on outstanding items
• Maintain organized accounts payable documentation
• Support month-end close and other accounting activities as needed

Qualifications

• Previous accounts payable experience required
• Experience with vendor setup and maintenance
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage a high volume of invoices and competing priorities
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems
• Ability to work onsite in Gaithersburg, MD, five days per week
• Available for a contract position

Position Details

• Location: Gaithersburg, MD
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, onsite
• Job Type: Contract
• Focus: Accounts payable processing and vendor maintenance