Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Processing Short-Term Employee (Accounts Payable Specialist)

Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time Location: Linthicum,MD (onsite) — limited, local travel required Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Not eligible for remote work.

About the Role

A Processing Short-Term Employee (Accounts Payable Specialist) works to ensure proper and timely processing of vendor payments and mileage reimbursements for Self-Directed Services, ensuring accuracy and timeliness as outlined in the FMSC contract. This role requires versatility in managing and meeting multiple demands and successfully meeting processing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process invoices and mileage reimbursements for payment according to internal and contract requirements
• Conduct preliminary audits on invoices to ensure requirements are met
• Communicate with internal stakeholders regarding issues with invoices as needed
• Provide guidance to participant employers related to program and internal requirements
• Conduct peer reviews of invoice entries to confirm accuracy
• Assist with special projects as needed, including audits and time-limited information requests
• Maintain an understanding of program processes, requirements, and deliverables
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; BS in Business or Accounting preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Accounts Payable
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally
• Ability to work independently, determine priorities, and meet processing deadlines
• Professional and responsive in communication, conduct, and interaction with co-workers; works well as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and draw actionable insights
• Ability to work collaboratively among diverse personalities and employee populations
• Ability to work well and adapt under pressure in an ever-changing environment
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat required; experience with Bill.com is a plus

Work Environment

Professional office environment with regular use of office equipment such as VoIP, printers, scanners, and computers. Employees are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; use hands to operate office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.