Accounts Payable Processor

Accounts Payable Processor

Contract | Hybrid - Pawtucket, RI

Pay range: $26-31/hr

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Processor to manage invoice and payment activities across automated and manual AP systems. This role will be responsible for accurate invoice processing, payment execution, exception resolution, vendor communication, and supporting AP controls and processes.

Must Haves:

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience
• Experience working with an ERP system and strong Excel skills
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Comfortable managing hands-on, recurring AP tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Experience processing invoices and resolving discrepancies

Responsibilities

• Process invoices from receipt through final posting, ensuring accurate coding, approvals, and compliance with company policies
• Prepare, validate, and process supplier payments, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and virtual cards
• Review payment proposals, verify vendor banking information, and resolve payment exceptions
• Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and coordinate resolutions with suppliers and internal departments
• Respond to supplier inquiries regarding invoices, payment status, remittance information, and account discrepancies
• Collaborate with Treasury, Procurement, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain accurate payment processing
• Support month-end and year-end AP close activities, including reconciliations and accruals
• Maintain awareness of potential fraud indicators and follow established payment controls and procedures
• Assist with AP process improvements, automation, and workflow efficiencies

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including analyzing financial and payment data
• Experience with ERP systems and AP automation platforms
• Ability to work effectively in automated and manual AP environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with electronic payment methods including ACH, wire transfers, checks, virtual cards, positive pay, and banking portals

• Experience in a manufacturing or multi-entity environment

• Procure-to-Pay (P2P) experience

• Experience with Infor M3 and/or Medius

• Experience supporting domestic and international suppliers, including multiple currencies and payment methods

• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Great Plains, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems

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