Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing international construction company in Metairie, Louisiana. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a detail-focused accounting specialist who enjoys keeping payables operations organized, accurate, and on schedule. In this role, you will support day-to-day invoice processing, payment activities, and financial record maintenance while partnering closely with the Accounting Manager and internal stakeholders.Responsibilities:• Manage clerical and administrative activities that support the accounts payable and finance function on a daily basis.• Review invoices for accuracy, assign appropriate coding, and prepare batches for timely entry and payment processing.• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, vendor questions, and other accounts payable issues with care and urgency.• Process employee expense submissions and maintain complete documentation for approvals and reimbursement tracking.• Reconcile accounts payable subledger activity to the general ledger and help maintain accurate financial records.• Prepare, verify, and distribute check payments and assist with ACH-related transactions, including requests requiring expedited handling.• Receive, organize, and route incoming department mail, then file and maintain invoices, checks, and related financial documents.• Support audit requests and contribute to special assignments and process-related tasks as needed by the accounting team.