Accounts Payable Accountant

Accounts Payable Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Accountant to join a growing finance team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong vendor relationships, and takes pride in ensuring accurate and timely payment processing. The Accounts Payable Accountant will play a key role in managing the full accounts payable cycle while supporting month-end and audit activities.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices and bills accurately and timely, ensuring daily accounts payable activities remain current.
• Review invoices for accuracy, completeness, supporting documentation, and compliance with company policies and vendor agreements.
• Enter invoices into the accounting system and ensure proper coding to the general ledger.
• Match purchase orders, contracts, receipts, and supporting documentation to invoices prior to payment approval.
• Manage vendor payables and regularly review AP aging reports to identify and resolve outstanding balances.
• Maintain vendor master records and ensure compliance with tax documentation and legal requirements.
• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate timely resolution with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status, invoice discrepancies, and account inquiries.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and cross-functional business partners to support efficient payment processes.
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs, including checks, ACH payments, and wire transfers.
• Schedule payment cycles and ensure all payments are processed in accordance with company policies and established deadlines.
• Review and process employee expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Manage the software capitalization process and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve payment variances and exceptions.
• Collaborate with business partners to support the commercial accrual process and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, AP reporting, and account analysis.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for quarterly and annual audits.
• Sort, organize, and distribute accounts payable correspondence and documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to enhancing AP efficiency and controls.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related a must.
• 3+ years of accounts payable or accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, accrual accounting, and general ledger coding.
• Experience processing high-volume invoices and managing vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of ACH, wire transfers, and electronic payment processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join This Team?

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on financial operations.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities.

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 program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

Pay Details: $32.90 to $36.70 per hour