Accounts Payable Specialist

Aston Carter • Roanoke, VA

11d • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist accurately processes vendor invoices, issues payments, and maintains financial records related to accounts payable. The role supports timely payments and the organization’s financial health in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, with potential to grow within the department and company.

The position is based in Roanoke, Virginia, and follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is fully onsite for approximately the first 90 to 180 days for training, onboarding, and team integration. After that period, the role offers remote work on Fridays and onsite work on other weekdays. The position is described as a contract role, with contract-to-hire opportunities. Potential quarterly bonuses may be based on company performance. Compensation is $21.00 to $24.00 per hour, depending on factors including qualifications, skills, experience, job knowledge, location, and internal equity.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of accounts payable experience, including processing approximately 50–100 or more invoices per day.
• Strong understanding of the full accounts payable process, including invoice entry, matching, approvals, payments, and reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience with common ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Ability to use prebuilt VLOOKUP functions in Microsoft Excel accurately and efficiently.
• Proficiency in reconciling vendor accounts and resolving billing discrepancies.
• Ability to manage deadlines and maintain accuracy during high-volume processing.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through.
• Professional communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to explain the accounts payable process clearly from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system accurately.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation.
• Route invoices for approval according to company policies and workflows.
• Prepare and process check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers in a timely manner.
• Reconcile vendor statements and promptly resolve billing discrepancies and payment issues.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date accounts payable files and records.
• Respond professionally and promptly to vendor inquiries.
• Assist with month-end close by preparing accounts payable accruals and related reports.
• Support internal and external audits by compiling and providing documentation and explanations.
• Process a high volume of invoices, typically 50–100 or more per day, while meeting deadlines.
• Use ERP systems and Excel tools to support accounts payable processing and reporting.
• Perform other accounts payable and finance-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement plan, with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, subject to eligibility.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, subject to eligibility.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), subject to eligibility.
• Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility.
• Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed