Accounts Payable Specilist

Temporary Assignment | 4–6 Weeks | Fully Onsite

The Accounts Payable Specialist will provide short-term coverage for an established accounting team during a planned employee leave. This individual must have strong full-cycle accounts payable experience and be able to work independently with limited training.

The primary focus of the role will be supporting the complete accounts payable process, from purchase order and goods receipt through invoice reconciliation and payment preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, review, process, verify, and reconcile vendor invoices.
• Match purchase orders, goods receipts, invoices, and supporting documentation.
• Identify invoice, purchase order, and receiving discrepancies.
• Partner with supply chain and internal departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Code expenses to the appropriate general ledger accounts, divisions, and cost centers.
• Maintain accurate financial records to support profit-and-loss reporting.
• Prepare and schedule check runs for approval.
• Prepare ACH payments and NACHA files.
• Prepare positive-pay files associated with payment activity.
• Review and process vendor expense reports and advance requests.
• Monitor outstanding credit memos and ensure applicable credits are received.
• Assist with vendor management and payment-related correspondence.
• Support account reconciliations and compliance-related reporting as needed.
• Complete additional accounts payable projects and administrative duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Prior full-cycle accounts payable life cycle, including purchase orders, goods receipts, invoice processing, discrepancy resolution, and payment preparation.
• Experience working within an ERP or accounting system
• Experience preparing check runs, ACH/NACHA files, and positive-pay files.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and coordinate with internal business partners to resolve issues.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload and shifting priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• One to three years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience supporting inventory, purchasing, supply chain, construction, manufacturing, or distribution environments.
• Experience with account reconciliations and cost-center coding.
• Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. #LI-KR1

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.