Accounts Payable Specialist

LHH; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A well-established logistics firm is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist in Tempe, AZ. The role involves entering invoice data, resolving discrepancies, and supporting financial activities. Required qualifications include a high school diploma and 3+ years in corporate accounts payable. Exceptional Excel skills and a customer-focused mindset are crucial. The position offers competitive compensation at $24–$26 per hour and is contract-based with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of recent experience in corporate accounts payable.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Prior use of invoice imaging or workflow systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter and validate invoice data using a digital imaging platform.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders.
• Generate reports to support monthly financial close activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer-focused mindset

Exceptional Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Enterprise-level accounting systems (ERP)

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (some flexibility available)

Compensation: $24–$26 per hour

Employment Type: Contract for 6 months with high potential for conversion

Overview:

A well-established logistics and infrastructure firm is seeking a detail-oriented, Accounts Payable Specialist to join its centralized finance operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, versed in working in multiple databases at a time and is passionate about accuracy, efficiency, and internal service excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enter and validate invoice data using a digital imaging platform
• Route invoices to appropriate teams for coding and approval
• Perform purchase order matching to ensure compliance
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders
• Respond to inquiries from vendors and internal teams within tight deadlines
• Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve outstanding credits or balances
• Monitor and clear invoice holds through research and follow-up
• Generate reports to support monthly financial close activities

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 years of recent experience in corporate accounts payable
• Familiarity with enterprise-level accounting systems (ERP)
• Exceptional Excel skills and 10-key data entry
• Strong communication via phone and email
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Customer-focused mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Preferred Experience:

• Prior use of invoice imaging or workflow systems
• Experience working in a shared services or centralized finance environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and general office software

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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