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We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support daily invoice processing and vendor payment activities for a Long-term Contract opportunity based in Oakland, Tennessee. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced accounting environment with a high volume of transactions. The position will play an important part in maintaining accurate records, coordinating approvals, and helping resolve payment-related issues with internal teams and suppliers.
Job Responsibility
Manage incoming accounts payable communications by monitoring shared inboxes and routing invoices to the appropriate team members for timely handling
Handle daily receipt and sorting of mailed documents, ensuring invoices and related correspondence are processed accurately and without delay
Verify that supplier invoices include the necessary authorizations before entering them for payment and maintain consistency with internal controls
Enter and process vendor invoices each day, including high-volume transactions that require precise coding and numeric data entry
Examine purchase order, receipt, and invoice details to complete three-way matching and resolve discrepancies before payment is released
Respond to vendor statements and payment questions by researching account activity and following up to address open issues
Support settlement of transportation-related payables by transferring approved transactions into the designated accounting system
Review aging reports and accrual-related balances, investigate exceptions, and partner with accounting leadership to correct outstanding issues
Provide cross-functional backup for the accounts payable team and assist with additional duties needed to keep operations running smoothly
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required
an associate degree or additional college coursework in accounting or bookkeeping is preferred
At least 1-2 years of experience in an office, finance, or accounting setting with exposure to accounts payable processes
Working knowledge of invoice coding, accounts payable procedures, and three-way match review
Strong data entry accuracy and the ability to manage a large volume of transactions efficiently
Proficiency with spreadsheets and accounting software
experience with Infor/LN or similar ERP platforms is preferred
Ability to communicate professionally with vendors, managers, and internal business partners to resolve payment-related matters
Dependable attendance, strong attention to detail, and the ability to stay productive under deadlines and changing priorities
Nice to have
an associate degree or additional college coursework in accounting or bookkeeping
experience with Infor/LN or similar ERP platforms
What we offer
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance