Accounts Payable Specialist

Arkansas Talent Group is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Payable Specialist to join a large, well-established distribution company in North Little Rock, Arkansas. This is a contract-to-permanent opportunity ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is ready to grow into a long-term role with a stable organization.

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be the backbone of the company's vendor payment operations—ensuring invoices are processed accurately, vendors are paid on time, and financial records are audit-ready. You'll work cross-functionally with procurement, warehouse, and finance teams, gaining exposure to the full procure-to-pay cycle within a large-scale distribution operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle accounts payable, including receiving, reviewing, coding, and entering vendor invoices into the ERP system
• Perform three-way matching (purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices) to verify accuracy before payment
• Prepare and execute weekly payment runs via ACH, wire transfers, and checks, ensuring all vendor discounts and payment terms are maximized
• Manage vendor relationships by responding to inquiries, resolving billing discrepancies, and performing regular vendor statement reconciliations
• Monitor accounts payable aging reports and unvouched receipts to ensure timely resolution of outstanding items
• Assist with month-end close procedures, including accruing unpaid invoices and preparing AP-related journal entries
• Process employee expense reports and corporate credit card transactions with proper GL coding and documentation
• Maintain organized vendor files, W-9s, and 1099 tracking in compliance with company policies
• Collaborate with procurement, warehouse, and receiving teams to resolve quantity, pricing, and coding discrepancies
• Support year-end close and annual audit by providing invoice, payment, and vendor documentation as requested

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on accounts payable experience, ideally in a high-volume distribution, manufacturing, or similar environment
• Working knowledge of full-cycle AP, including invoice coding, three-way matching, check runs, ACH payments, and vendor statement reconciliations
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting software (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot discrepancies before they become payment errors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working effectively with vendors and cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting
• Organized, proactive, and dependable with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement

For more information, please apply directly or reach out to Sam Swensen at sam.swensen@arkansastalentgroup.com

Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm, all considerations will be held confidential.