Accounts Payable Contractor

Contract Duration: 3-4 months

Start: ASAP

Pay: $20-22/hour

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented individual to provide administrative and data entry support to a busy Shared Services/Accounts Payable team. This is an entry-level opportunity focused primarily on repetitive, transactional work requiring accuracy, organization and follow-through.

Previous accounting or accounts payable experience is not required. Candidates with administrative, data entry, office support or similar experience are encouraged to apply. Recent graduates and individuals looking to gain corporate accounting experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-volume data entry and administrative support for the Accounts Payable team
• Review and manually resolve items that do not process successfully through AP automation software
• Review invoices for potential duplicates and verify information for accuracy
• Assist with invoice and purchase order matching
• Process and organize invoices and related documentation
• Assist with incoming mail and document distribution
• Research missing or incomplete information and escalate issues when appropriate
• Maintain accurate records and follow established processes and procedures
• Assist the Shared Services team with additional projects and administrative needs as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree welcome but not required
• Previous administrative, data entry, office support or accounting experience helpful but not required
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Basic math and analytical skills
• Comfortable performing repetitive, high-volume work
• Dependable, organized and able to stay focused on assigned tasks
• Ability to work independently while also contributing in a team environment
• Comfortable learning new systems and processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity could be a great fit for someone with experience in data entry, administrative support, office management or transactional accounting, as well as a recent graduate looking to gain experience in a large corporate environment. The most important qualities are reliability, attention to detail and the ability to remain accurate and productive while handling repetitive work.