AP Accountant

Aston Carter•Honolulu, HI

22h•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The AP Accountant manages the full-cycle payment process, ensuring that vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and bills are verified, coded, approved, and paid accurately and on time. The role supports the broader accounting function by maintaining precise records, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors, and contributing to efficient, compliant financial operations. This is a contract-to-hire position based onsite in Honolulu, Hawaii. The role is performed in a professional office-based accounting environment and typically during standard business hours, with activity increasing around month-end and year-end closing cycles. It involves extensive use of Excel and other financial systems, and requires accuracy, organization, responsiveness, and professional corporate-finance attire.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting.
Strong accounts payable knowledge, including invoice processing and payment workflows.
Experience with general ledger coding and reconciliation.
Proficiency in invoicing processes and procedures.
Strong Excel skills for tracking, analyzing, and reconciling financial data.
Clear and professional communication with Accounting and Supply Chain teams.
Effective communication with vendors and department stakeholders.
High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and review.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple invoices, deadlines, and priorities.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Foundational understanding of accounting principles and general ledger structure.
Experience in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
Ability to identify and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
Comfort working with financial systems and accounting software.

Responsibilities

Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process from invoice receipt through payment.
Verify vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and bills for accuracy and completeness.
Code invoices and expenses to appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centers.
Route invoices and expense reports for approval according to internal policies.
Process vendor and employee payments accurately and on time, following established payment schedules.
Reconcile accounts payable transactions with the general ledger regularly.
Maintain organized and current accounts payable records and documentation.
Work with Accounting and Supply Chain teams to resolve discrepancies and support timely processing.
Communicate with vendors about billing issues, payment status inquiries, and other accounts payable questions.
Support accounts-payable-related month-end and year-end closing activities as needed.
Use spreadsheet tools to analyze, track, and report accounts payable data.
Follow internal controls and accounting policies to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Benefits

Medical insurance, if eligible.
Dental insurance, if eligible.
Vision insurance, if eligible.
Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible.
Voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage for employees and dependents, if eligible.
Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
Transportation benefits, if eligible.
Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.