We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Fort Wayne, Indiana in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports day-to-day payables operations by ensuring invoices, payments, and vendor records are handled accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings prior accounts payable experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive financial information with professionalism.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and process invoices from store locations and internal departments using purchase orders, accounting records, and paperless workflows.<br>• Coordinate daily and weekly payment activity by validating requests, assigning proper coding, entering data, and preparing checks for distribution.<br>• Reconcile vendor statements each month, investigate discrepancies, and follow up on outstanding or missing invoices with vendors and internal teams.<br>• Create and maintain vendor profiles within the accounts payable system, ensuring records are complete and accurate.<br>• Track use tax information across multiple states and keep supporting spreadsheets up to date.<br>• Maintain W-9 documentation and assist with annual 1099 preparation and reporting.<br>• Complete related accounting support tasks such as filing, running reports, and reconciling assigned accounts.<br>• Provide coverage for other accounting team members when needed and assist with additional department duties as assigned.