Accounts Payable Reconciliation Specialist
About The Position
The Temporary Accounts Payable Reconciliation Specialist is responsible for auditing accounts payable transactions, invoice processing, and vendor payments to ensure accuracy, compliance, and financial integrity. This role plays a critical part in identifying discrepancies, strengthening internal controls, and supporting process improvements that enhance the efficiency of our Accounts Payable function. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and process-driven, with a strong understanding of accounts payable operations and financial controls. This individual enjoys investigating discrepancies, collaborating across departments, and improving the accuracy and effectiveness of financial processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable, auditing, or a related finance role
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and accounts payable processes
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to investigate discrepancies an identify the root causes through detailed analysis
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Procurement, and other business functions
- High level of integrity and commitment to maintaining financial accuracy and compliance
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar accounting platforms
- Professional certification such as Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) or equivalent
- Experience using data analysis and reporting tools
- Knowledge of internal audit practices, financial compliance, and process improvement methodologies
- Experience working in a high-volume accounts payable environment
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis
Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed audits of accounts payable transactions, invoice processing, and payment activity to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Review invoices, vendor accounts, and payment records to identify discrepancies, duplicate payments, and processing errors
- Investigate and resolve invoice, payment, and vendor account discrepancies through detailed financial analysis
- Reconcile accounts payable records and supporting documentation to ensure data integrity
- Prepare audit findings, reports, and recommendations for Finance leadership
- Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, and other business partners to improve accounts payable processes and internal controls
- Monitor payment trends and analyze financial data to identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements
- Support compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements
- Assist with internal and external audit requests by providing organized, audit-ready documentation
- Recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and strengthen financial controls
- Maintain accurate documentation of audit activities, findings, and corrective actions
- Perform additional finance and audit-related responsibilities as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
