Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a waste and environmental services organization in Bethesda, Maryland. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong full-cycle accounts payable experience and enjoys working in a structured, on-site setting. The person in this role will help keep vendor payments accurate, timely, and well-documented while supporting daily accounting operations.Responsibilities:• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, from receiving invoices through final payment processing and record maintenance.• Review invoices for accuracy, assign proper general ledger coding, and ensure expenses are entered in the correct accounts.• Process vendor payments through ACH and check runs while following internal controls and established deadlines.• Reconcile payable records, research discrepancies, and work with internal teams or vendors to resolve outstanding issues.• Maintain accurate documentation for approvals, payment activity, and vendor account updates within the accounting system.• Use Lawson to enter, track, and monitor accounts payable transactions and related financial data.• Support audit readiness by organizing payment records and ensuring transactions are properly documented and easy to retrieve.