Accounts Payable Specialist (Charlotte, NC)

Bellwether Staffing Solutions, LLC; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellwether Staffing Solutions, LLC in Charlotte, NC, seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist on a 6+ month contract. You will process AP, assist with month-end close, and manage Concur & SAP workflows in a hybrid in-office/remote setting.

The ideal candidate has 2-5+ years AP experience, strong Excel and hands-on Concur/SAP knowledge. Local candidates preferred; hybrid schedule 3 days in office, 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent.
• 2–5+ years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Proficiency in Concur Expense System and SAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Post and process Accounts Payable journal entries.
• Monthly reconciliations of AP ledger; submit via Blackline for review.
• Prepare AP Aging and Cash Forecast reports.
• Assist month-end close with reclassifications and accruals.
• Resolve vendor invoice and payment issues to ensure timely payments.
• Reconcile corporate credit card activity and monitor transactions.
• Collaborate with AP Manager and Concur to optimize invoices/expense modules.
• Manage Concur audit rules and reminders.
• Monitor Concur SAP interface for batch posting; resolve errors.
• Assist system configuration, data export/import for workflows.
• Support audits and compliance with company standards.
• Identify process improvements and participate in special projects.

Skills

AP experience 2-5y

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Concur Expense System

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist (Charlotte, NC)

Location: Charlotte, NC (Ballantyne area) | $31.00 - $36.00 Hourly Rate

We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Specialist / Accountant (6 months+ contract role) in Charlotte, NC - Ballantyne area (Hybrid in-office 3 days | remote 2 days). This role involves processing financial entries, assisting with month end close processes, and administering the Concur System to optimize Travel & Expense (T&E) reimbursements. The ideal candidate will have high volume AP experience and a strong interest in system optimization and process improvement, along with a commitment to learning and developing expertise in new systems. The Accounts Payable Accountant will be involved in reconciliations, financial operations, AP aging and cash forecasting, month-end Close, vendor and payment management, vendor support, corporate credit card management system administration, Concur system management, compliance and audits, process improvements & special projects. $31.00 - $36.00 hourly rate

Responsibilities:

• Post and process journal entries to ensure accurate recording of all Accounts Payable transactions.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of Accounts Payable ledger accounts and submit through Blackline for review and approval.
• Prepare and distribute AP Aging and Cash Forecast reports.
• Assist in the monthly accounting book closure, including preparing reclassification and accrual journal entries.
• Resolve vendor invoice and payment issues to ensure timely payments.
• Reconcile corporate credit card activity and monitor unreconciled or unapproved transactions and expense reports.
• Work closely with the Accounts Payable Manager and Concur to maintain, enhance, and update the Invoice and Expense modules.
• Manage Invoice and Expense audit rules, including email reminders within Concur.
• Monitor the Concur SAP interface for invoice and expense batch posting, resolving errors when needed.
• Assist with system configuration, exporting, mapping, and importing data for seamless workflow.
• Support internal and external audit requirements to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement, leveraging best practices to enhance efficiency and control.
• Assist management with projects such as: 1099 Preparation, vendor master consolidation, Concur expense and invoice testing.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2-5+ years of Accounts Payable experience
• Proficiency in Concur Expense System and SAP
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., Pivot Tables, V-Lookups) and Microsoft Office Suite

Local candidates only. Must be in a commutable range to Charlotte, NC office (Hybrid & remote schedule 3 days a week in-office & 2 days remote after training). $31.00-$36.00 Hourly (40 hours week Mon-Fri standard business hours).