Accounts Payable Specialist

Position overview

This contract-to-hire Accounts Payable Specialist role supports a busy, high-volume accounts payable function in Huntersville, North Carolina. The position is centered on day-to-day AP work such as invoice handling, vendor follow-up, and payment assistance, with occasional support for the wider accounting department when needed.

Work schedule

The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Key responsibilities

• Handle and record a large volume of invoices, including roughly 300 or more each week.
• Apply accurate coding and enter invoice data into ERP software.
• Assist with setting up vendor payments and related processing tasks.
• Work with vendors to clear up invoice mismatches and answer payment questions.
• Partner with Controllers and other accounting staff on day-to-day AP work.
• Help with reconciliations and maintain correct AP records.
• Keep paperwork and supporting files well organized while following internal procedures and controls.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of an associate degree in Accounting or a closely related discipline.
• Prior hands-on experience in accounts payable is required.
• Experience using ERP systems is necessary; IQMS is preferred, though other ERP platforms are acceptable.
• Comfort using basic Microsoft Excel functions.
• Professional communication style and a polished, dependable approach.
• Ability to work onsite four days per week in Huntersville, NC.

Preferred background

• Experience in manufacturing or another high-volume accounting environment.
• Exposure to accounting work across multiple entities or similarly fast-moving operations.
• Recent accounting graduates with relevant education may also be considered.

Additional information

This role is primarily focused on accounts payable, but may include support across the broader accounting team depending on business needs.

No salary or stipend details were provided.