Accounts Payable Specialist
Job Description
Accounts Payable Specialist
Waltham, MA | Full-Time | On-Site
Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Rate: $30/hr - $45/hr
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Position Summary
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fast-paced accounting team. Reporting to the AP Manager, this role is responsible for managing the full cycle of accounts payable activity — from invoice processing and vendor reconciliation to stakeholder communication and dispute resolution. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a high-volume environment that requires both precision and strong interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
Invoice Processing & Payables Management
- Review invoices for proper approvals and coding and process into the company's ERP system
- Verify invoice details including invoice numbers, account codes, and financial accounts
- Perform 2-way and 3-way invoice matching, including outreach to internal teams for approvals and confirmation of goods and services received
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies by tracing transactions through prior accounting activity
Vendor Management
- Monitor and manage the AP inbox, responding to vendor and employee inquiries in a timely manner
- Reconcile vendor statements and related transactions on a monthly basis
- Maintain vendor files in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
- Correspond with vendors regarding payment status and outstanding issues
Compliance & Reporting
- Prepare compliance and payment transparency reports including 1099s, Sunshine Act, and EFPIA reporting
- Support ad hoc AP projects and reporting needs as they arise
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 2+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high volumes of transactions accurately
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build rapport across all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Proactive problem-solver who can anticipate issues and work independently to resolve them
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system
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