<p><strong>Job Description: Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist</strong></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong> Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team on a temporary basis. This position focuses on managing purchase orders, aged payables resolution, vendor reconciliations, and process documentation within a fast-paced, accuracy-driven environment. You will work collaboratively with site administrators, financial managers, and vendors to resolve outstanding issues and ensure accurate and timely record maintenance. The assignment is a 3-month engagement with an immediate start.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>1. Purchase Order (PO) & GR Clearing</strong></p><ul><li>Review unmatched purchase orders (POs) and goods receipt notes (GRNs), identifying discrepancies to determine if goods were received but not invoiced, or vice versa.</li><li>Coordinate and communicate with Site Administration teams and Regional Financial Managers to address mismatches and resolve issues promptly.</li><li>Close fully matched POs to release encumbrances and improve cash flow visibility.</li><li>Analyze GR/IR Clearing accounts and address lingering balances through thorough research and reconciliation.</li><li>Manage purchase order clearing and exception resolution, aligning with 3-way matching principles (PO, GRN, and invoice).</li></ul><p><strong>2. Aged Payable Resolution</strong></p><ul><li>Investigate invoices aged 60+ or 90+ days, determining the root cause of outstanding balances (e.g., missing POs, GRNs, or delayed approvals).</li><li>Match invoices to POs and receipts, ensuring process accuracy.</li><li>Liaise with vendors to confirm outstanding balances, request copies of missing invoices, and validate credits where applicable.</li><li>Identify and action debit balances or open credits, including applying credits or submitting refund requests when needed.</li></ul><p><strong>3. Vendor Statement Reconciliations</strong></p><ul><li>Request and reconcile monthly statements from top-tier vendors.</li><li>Validate open items on vendor statements against ERP records and flag any unrecorded invoices.</li><li>Investigate and resolve common discrepancies, such as missing credits, duplicate payments, or unapplied cash payments.</li><li>Maintain and update vendor records with reconciliation notes, ensuring the vendor log reflects the most recent reconciliation dates and outstanding items.</li></ul><p><strong>4. Documentation and Team Support</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain a shared tracker monitoring aged items, along with action owners, the steps taken, and updated resolution dates.</li><li>Identify and escalate recurring issues, including missing GRNs, vendor setup challenges, or PO and approval delays, to streamline processes or flag areas for improvement.</li><li>Foster collaboration within cross-functional teams, promoting a seamless accounts payable process.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Are you a detail-oriented finance professional seeking a flexible contract opportunity? Our client is looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Accountant to support critical business operations and ensure timely cash flow management. This contract role offers the chance to leverage your specialized skills while enjoying the flexibility of temporary placement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and process accounts receivable transactions, including invoicing, reconciliations, and collections</li><li>Monitor customer accounts and respond to inquiries regarding payments and account status</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and support month-end close activities</li><li>Maintain accurate records in accordance with company policies and accounting standards</li><li>Prepare regular aging reports and assist in analyzing receivables trends</li><li>Contribute to process improvement initiatives for AR functions</li></ul><p><br></p>
