Accounts Payable Accountant

Accounts Payable Accountant

This role is responsible for managing complex accounts payable functions within a fast?paced finance environment. The position supports end?to?end invoice processing, vendor relationship management, analytical reporting, and compliance activities while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal controls. This is a long-term contract role that will pay between $25 and $35/hr.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full?cycle accounts payable, including invoice intake, coding, three?way matching, approval routing, and payment execution.
• Review high?volume or complex invoices for accuracy, proper documentation, and alignment with contractual terms.
• Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and maintain strong working relationships with external partners.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, GAAP standards, and audit requirements.
• Monitor aging reports, analyze payables trends, and provide insights into leadership for cash flow planning.
• Support month?end and year?end close processes through accrual preparation, variance analysis, and AP schedule maintenance.
• Process domestic and international payments while ensuring proper tax treatment, including 1099 and W?9 validation.
• Maintain and enhance AP workflows using ERP tools and automation platforms; identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, and finance teams to resolve issues and improve cross?functional efficiency.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations, and process walk?throughs.
• Uphold data integrity and confidentiality in all financial transactions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in advanced accounts payable or financial operations roles
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, invoice workflows, and internal controls
• Proficiency with ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite) and AP automation tools
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage large volumes of data accurately.
• Strong analytical, problem?solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and vendor management skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize deadlines, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data validation
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

If you are qualified and interested, please apply now!

Pay Details: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour

Search managed by: Christopher Riley

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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