Accounts Payable Specialist

Vaco LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Lexington, Kentucky, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage vendor invoices and ensure accuracy in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate must have over 2 years of experience in accounts payable, knowledge of accounting software, and excellent communication skills. This role offers opportunities for growth in a collaborative team setting, along with competitive benefits and compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume environment is preferred.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles is required.
• Knowledge of the 3-way match process is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately.
• Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices for documentation.
• Resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal departments.

Skills

2+ years of experience in accounts payable

Communication skills (written and verbal)

Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups)

Familiarity with accounting software

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

QuickBooks

Job description

Let Vaco recruiters advocate for you!

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing finance team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience managing a high volume of invoices. If you're the kind of person who enjoys staying organized, catching errors before they become problems, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and efficiency
• Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to ensure proper documentation
• Review and verify invoice approvals and account coding
• Resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal departments in a timely, professional manner
• Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers
• Maintain vendor files and ensure records are up to date and audit-ready
• Assist with month-end closing tasks, including accruals and reconciliations
• Support audits by providing requested documentation and explanations
• Continuously look for ways to improve processes and workflow

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, preferably in a high-volume environment
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, etc.)
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• A team player mentality, with the ability to also work independently
• Knowledge of 3-way match process
• Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, v-lookups)

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.