Accounts Payable Specialist

About the Role We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to provide hands-on support for a high-volume accounting environment in Columbia, Maryland. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in detailed, fast-moving work and can confidently manage invoice processing with strong accuracy and follow-through. The role will focus on payables, manual matching, and inventory-based transactions, while also contributing ideas to improve efficiency across established accounting processes. What You'll Do

• Process accounts payable transactions with careful attention to accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.
• Review inventory invoices, ensuring charges align with purchase orders, receipts, and supporting records.
• Perform detailed three-way matching for inventory purchases, including transactions that require manual reconciliation.
• Apply correct account coding to invoices and confirm expenses are recorded in the appropriate categories.
• Support check run activities and help maintain an organized payment schedule for vendors.
• Use accounting systems and AP tools to enter, track, and validate invoice activity.
• Partner with the accounting team to identify opportunities for process improvement, including workflow streamlining and greater automation.
• Capture operational knowledge during onboarding to help maintain continuity and support day-to-day AP operations. What We're Looking For
• Proven experience in accounts payable within a high-volume or deadline-driven environment.
• Strong background in invoice coding, account classification, and payment processing.
• Ability to manage manual matching work, including three-way match for inventory-related purchases.
• Understanding of manufacturing environments, including unit-of-measure or conversion considerations tied to purchased materials.
• Experience with AP or ERP systems.
• Comfortable working onsite and collaborating closely with an established accounting team.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and follow-up skills when addressing discrepancies. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: 28.5 - 35 USD hourly
• Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.