Job Description

Compensation: $24.00/hr
Job Overview - AP Accounting Specialist - 33978
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team in a fully onsite capacity. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working collaboratively across departments, and brings strong full-cycle AP experience.
Responsibilities
Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice receipt, coding, approval workflows, and timely payment processing.
Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies to ensure accurate and complete records.
Maintain vendor files and support onboarding of new vendors.
Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and credit card transactions.
Assist with month-end closing activities including accruals and AP reporting.
Respond to vendor and internal inquiries professionally and promptly.
Support process improvements to streamline AP operations and enhance accuracy.
Requirements
2+ years of accounts payable experience, including demonstrated full-cycle AP responsibility.
Strong understanding of AP best practices, general accounting principles, and invoice workflow.
Proficient in MS Excel and familiar with ERP/accounting systems (any system experience welcome).
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines.
Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
Sherpa Benefits
Sherpa offers benefits to contract employees who meet the following criteria:

• Must be a full-time employee (30+ weekly hours/+130 hours per month) to be eligible
• Medical plan offered is BCBSNC Blue Options PPO
• Premiums will be pre-taxed
• Sherpa pays a portion of the Employee only premium for medical
• 90 day waiting period from date of hire
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Additional Job Details
Workplace Policy: #li-Onsite
Seniority Level: Associate
Linked In Poster: #LI-SP1
About our Process

• We will notify you if you are selected as a candidate for this role. If not, but you fit our specializations, we'll consider you for future openings, and encourage you to apply for other Sherpa roles you're qualified for/interested in.
• Non-Local Candidates: Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don't require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon.
• Candidates for all Sherpa opportunities must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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