Accounts Payable Specialist

PLEASE NOTE, WORKING ENVIRONMENT: This position is located in a secured correctional facility administrative office environment. The role is strictly office-based and does not involve direct interaction with the general inmate population, however candidates should be comfortable working in this type of secured setting, where trusted inmates will perform light janitorial duties in administrative areas under supervision.

A contract opportunity is available for an Accounts Payable Specialist in Columbia, SC, supporting a government and public sector accounting team. This Fiscal Analyst I role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys high-volume invoice processing, accurate data entry, and working in a structured, deadline-driven environment.

This assignment is expected to run through September, with potential for extension or temp-to-hire based on business needs. The role offers the opportunity to gain valuable state agency experience while working closely with accounts payable and procurement professionals on a critical fiscal-year project.

Key Responsibilities

- Process a high volume of accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently while meeting established deadlines.
- Perform three-way matching by reviewing invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documentation for accuracy.
- Verify vendor information, addresses, invoice details, and purchase order records.
- Scan, upload, and attach invoices within financial and document management systems.
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with procurement staff.
- Maintain organized records and follow established financial procedures and internal controls.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay: $18.00 per hour.
- Job Type: Contract/Temporary.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
- Assignment Duration: Temporary contract expected to run through September.
- Potential for extension or temp-to-hire based on business needs.
- Location: Columbia, SC.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Process high-volume accounts payable invoices for a critical fiscal-year project.
- Perform three-way matching and verify invoice, purchase order, and vendor information.
- Scan, upload, attach, and maintain invoice documentation in financial systems.
- Research and resolve discrepancies with procurement and accounting team members.

- 1 to 2 years of accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, fiscal support, or invoice processing experience preferred.
- Strong 10-key and alphanumeric data entry skills with excellent accuracy.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage large volumes of work while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to follow established procedures, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Comfortable working within a secured correctional facility administrative office environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with SAP, OnBase, or similar financial or document management systems.
- Prior experience supporting a government, public sector, or highly regulated accounting environment.
- Familiarity with procurement processes, purchase orders, and invoice discrepancy resolution.