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Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist** **Job Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing the invoice processing cycle, executing payments, reconciling accounts, and maintaining vendor communication. This role ensures the accuracy and compliance of financial records while supporting process improvements and month-end closing activities.

Responsibilities

+ Receive, process, code using General Ledger codes, and verify vendor invoices for accuracy and proper authorization.

+ Prepare and process electronic payments such as ACH and wire transfers, as well as checks, ensuring timely disbursements and taking advantage of discount opportunities.

+ Reconcile vendor statements, the accounts payable ledger, and general ledger accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies.

+ Serve as the primary contact for vendors regarding payment status inquiries and resolve any issues related to purchase orders, invoices, or payments.

+ Maintain organized and accurate financial records, including documentation for audits, and ensure compliance with company policies and tax requirements such as 1099 reporting.

+ Support the accounting department with month-end closing activities, including reconciliations and accruals.

+ Identify and recommend improvements to accounts payable processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in invoice processing and data entry.

+ Strong understanding of accounts payable, reconciliation, and accounting principles.

+ Experience with Microsoft Excel and financial coding.

+ Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in finance and purchase order processing is preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team that values efficiency and accuracy while supporting professional growth. Benefit from a culture that encourages process improvement and compliance, and enjoy the opportunity to make impactful contributions to the accounting department.

Work Environment

The work environment is collaborative and fast-paced, with a focus on leveraging technology for efficient financial operations. Dress code is business casual, and the position offers regular hours with occasional requirements for month-end closing activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ghent, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ghent,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.