Accounts Payable Specialist

Equiliem; United States; Remote; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for a remote US-based role with hours aligned to Eastern Time. The position focuses on reducing invoice backlogs and speeding up payment processing, handling high-volume invoice entry and AP lifecycle tasks.

The candidate will review, code, match, and process invoices, investigate discrepancies, and support month-end activities in a production-driven environment. Strong Excel and ERP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Accounts Payable experience and full AP lifecycle understanding.
• Experience handling high-volume, manual invoice entry and processing.
• Ability to process ~300 invoices per day with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manually enter and process ~300 invoices per day.
• Review, code, and enter invoice data in AP system.
• Perform two-way and three-way matching of invoices, PO, and receiving docs.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies; escalate when needed.
• Support month-end, mid-year, and year-end accounting activities.

Skills

High-volume processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Oracle ERP

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Remote - candidates may reside anywhere in the United States but must be available to work Eastern Time hours

Schedule/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM EST,

Pay:$24.00 per hour

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist supports a project-based initiative focused on reducing invoice backlogs and improving payment processing turnaround times. This role requires strong knowledge of the full Accounts Payable lifecycle, extensive hands-on invoice entry experience, and the ability to process approximately 300 invoices per day in a fast-paced, production-driven environment. The successful candidate will independently review, code, match, and process invoices while researching discrepancies and maintaining accuracy. Candidates must be comfortable with a defined-term assignment and working independently with minimal supervision.

Job Responsibilities

• Manually enter and process high volumes of invoices, targeting approximately 300 invoices per day.

• Review, validate, code, and enter invoice information into the Accounts Payable system.

• Perform two-way and three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.

• Review invoices, purchase orders, and proof of delivery documents for accuracy and completeness.

• Research and resolve invoice, pricing, receiving, and payment discrepancies.

• Escalate issues that cannot be resolved efficiently within established guidelines.

• Collaborate with vendors, purchasing teams, receiving departments, and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice issues.

• Monitor invoice workflows to support timely processing and payment.

• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation.

• Meet established productivity, quality, and accuracy standards.

• Support month-end, mid-year, and year-end accounting activities as needed.

• Assist with special projects and other accounting-related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of Accounts Payable experience, including a strong understanding of the full AP lifecycle.

• Proven experience with high-volume, manual invoice entry and processing.

• Ability to process approximately 300 invoices per day while maintaining accuracy.

• Experience with purchase orders and two-way and/or three-way invoice matching.

• Ability to review invoices, purchase orders, and proof of delivery documentation.

• Experience researching and resolving invoice discrepancies.

• Ability to work independently and manage workload with minimal supervision.

• Strong data entry, 10-key, and keyboarding skills.

• Technical aptitude and ability to navigate multiple systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Experience working with ERP or Accounts Payable systems.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-focused environment.

• Availability to work the assigned Eastern Time schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle ERP systems.

• Experience supporting purchasing, receiving, inventory, or supply chain operations.

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.

• Inventory reconciliation or cycle count experience.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Previous experience in high-volume Accounts Payable projects or backlog reduction initiatives.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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