<p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support an organization in Durham, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage a high volume of invoice activity with accuracy and strong financial discipline. The person in this role will help reduce a significant invoice backlog while contributing to reliable payment operations and sound general ledger alignment. This position follows a hybrid schedule with onsite work three days per week, including Monday, Tuesday, and one additional day.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process a large volume of vendor invoices efficiently while maintaining accuracy and meeting internal deadlines.</p><p>• Review and assign proper account codes to invoices to ensure expenses are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Reconcile invoice details against supporting documentation and resolve discrepancies before payment.</p><p>• Prepare and execute payment activities, including ACH transactions and scheduled check runs.</p><p>• Support efforts to reduce outstanding invoice backlogs by prioritizing aged and time-sensitive items.</p><p>• Partner with accounting stakeholders to ensure accounts payable entries align with general ledger records.</p><p>• Work within SAP S/4HANA to enter, validate, and monitor payable transactions.</p><p>• Maintain organized records and follow internal controls to support audit readiness and reporting accuracy.</p>