Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join an engineering organization in Lexington, Kentucky for a contract opportunity. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, thrives on accuracy, and takes pride in keeping financial information organized and up to date.

As part of a collaborative accounting team, you'll play a key role in the full accounts payable process, including high-volume invoice entry, purchase order matching, account coding, and payment support. The company offers a professional yet relaxed business-casual environment and values team members who are detail-oriented, dependable, and eager to contribute.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently in the accounts payable system

• Match purchase orders to invoices and supporting documentation to ensure proper authorization and billing accuracy

• Review invoices for correct sales tax treatment and compliance before processing payments

• Manage job-cost-related invoices with a strong attention to detail

• Support ACH payments and check runs according to established procedures

• Code invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts

• Maintain organized records and documentation throughout the payables cycle

• Navigate accounting software and workflows to ensure timely and accurate processing

• Collaborate closely with internal team members to support efficient accounts payable operations

• Minimum of 1 year of accounts payable experience

• Hands-on experience with invoice processing, PO matching, and account coding

• Experience supporting ACH payments and check runs

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a high-volume environment

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Effective communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy

• Comfortable learning and navigating accounting systems with complex workflows