Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Nashville, Tennessee in a Contract to permanent capacity. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who brings strong experience managing the full accounts payable cycle in a fast-paced environment. The role offers the chance to support day-to-day payment operations, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to efficient invoice and disbursement processes.

Responsibilities:
• Process invoices from receipt through final payment while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper approval.
• Assign general ledger codes to invoices and verify that charges are recorded to the correct accounts.
• Prepare and execute weekly and recurring payment activities, including ACH transactions and check disbursements.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and resolve payment issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized accounts payable documentation and support audit or reporting requests as needed.
• Work within Oracle and other accounting platforms to enter transactions, update records, and monitor payment activity.
• Communicate with internal departments and external vendors to address invoice questions, payment status, and account concerns.• At least 5 years of hands-on experience managing full cycle accounts payable.
• Demonstrated ability to code invoices and apply account coding accurately.
• Experience processing electronic payments, including ACH transactions, and coordinating check runs.
• Working knowledge of Oracle; exposure to AS400 is also valuable.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle a high volume of invoices efficiently.
• Solid organizational and problem-solving skills for resolving discrepancies and maintaining accurate records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with vendors and internal teams.