Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist
On-siteLa Plata, Maryland, United States
La Plata, Maryland, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeMedium
Full TimeMedium
Job Summary
Process and review invoices for accuracy, proper coding, and approvals while assisting with vendor account maintenance and reconciliations. Identify opportunities to improve AP workflow efficiency, standardization, and automation. Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, vendor master cleanup, and 1099 reporting preparation. Ensure all AP records remain current, accurate, and audit-ready by resolving discrepancies and managing backlogs. This temporary assignment requires strong Excel skills and the ability to work independently within the Accounting team at The Wills Group.
Required Qualifications
- Previous Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a high-volume environment
- Strong understanding of the end-to-end AP process
- Experience with invoice processing, vendor management, payment processing, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close
- Experience working with ERP systems and AP technologies
- Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyze and organize AP data
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to identify discrepancies, research issues, and resolve problems independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and procedures
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Accounting leadership and team members
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting AP process improvement or automation initiatives
- Experience with vendor master cleanup and 1099 preparation
- Experience supporting year-end close and audit preparation
- Experience creating or maintaining AP reports and metrics
- Experience in a high-volume, multi-location, or multi-entity environment
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