Accounts Payable Accountant 16826194
About The Position
Our client is a rapidly growing private equity-backed organization seeking a high-performing Accounts Payable Specialist to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, improving processes, and contributing beyond traditional invoice processing. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in organizations experiencing growth and transformation. This role offers exposure to finance leadership, process improvement initiatives, ERP systems, and cross-functional business operations.
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and AP best practices
- Experience supporting month-end close activities
- Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis functions
- Experience working within ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Costpoint, or similar platforms
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and vendor management skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a high-volume or multi-entity environment
- Private equity-backed, high-growth, or acquisition-driven organizations
- Process improvement or workflow automation projects
- ERP implementation or system conversion experience
- Multi-location or multi-entity accounting environments
- Audit support and internal controls exposure
Responsibilities
- Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and payment processing
- Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments while maintaining strong vendor relationships
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries
- Support month-end close activities, including AP accruals and account reconciliations
- Assist with cash flow management by coordinating payment schedules and priorities
- Maintain vendor records and ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
- Assist with audits by providing supporting documentation and responding to requests
- Support ERP system enhancements, upgrades, and process automation initiatives
- Collaborate with accounting, procurement, and operational teams to improve workflows
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
