Accounts Payable Specialist

The Lockwood Group • Stamford, CT

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About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist supports end-to-end accounts payable processing, vendor management, and employee expenses to protect cash flow and ensure accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced medical communications environment. The role offers an opportunity to develop professionally within a structured and supportive financial environment. The position may be fully remote or based at The Lockwood Group’s headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.

Requirements

• Foundational understanding of accounting principles, including double-entry accounting and accrual versus cash accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Good judgment when handling confidential information.
• Working knowledge of Excel, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and commitment to accurate, reliable work.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field; preferred but not required.
• Prior accounts payable or related accounting experience; preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Advantage, QuickBooks, and/or Sage.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, including appropriate general ledger coding and approvals, and maintain vendor records.
• Reconcile vendor statements and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Review W-9 forms and assist with new vendor setup.
• Process and review employee expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries and collaborate to resolve issues.
• Assist with audit requests, reporting, and ad hoc analysis.
• Communicate proactively with commercial teams to identify and resolve discrepancies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed