Accounts Payable Associate

Accounts Payable Associate (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Chester, NY (Fully Onsite)

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

Employment Terms: STRICTLY W2 ONLY (No C2C / No Third Parties)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Accounts Payable Associate to join a premier finance and accounting team in the Chester, New York area. In this role, you will be an integral part of the Accounts Payable Department, supporting high-volume transactional processing, audit compliance, and general administrative functions.

The ideal candidate brings a proactive approach to problem-solving, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative team spirit. This is an exceptional contract-to-hire opportunity to plant roots in a highly stable, reputable organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing: Efficiently manage and process automated invoices across various accounts including specialized programming fees, franchise fees, facility rents, and general service billings.
• Compliance Auditing: Review, audit, and approve invoices through third-party financial applications to ensure absolute accuracy and adherence to internal policies.
• Expense Report Governance: Audit and approve internal employee travel and expense reports; handle all associated inquiries from internal staff and management professionally.
• Vendor Verification & Management: Authenticate new business vendors via official IRS lookup platforms prior to system onboarding. Accurately input and update data records within the enterprise ERP system.
• Mailroom & Administrative Operations: Open, date-stamp, sort, and distribute physical incoming invoices received via USPS, FedEx, and UPS. Maintain complete ownership of digital and physical document organization and filing architectures.

What You Bring to the Team

• Education: High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is highly preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years of dedicated experience in Accounts Payable or a closely related transactional finance role within a high-volume environment.
• Technical Savvy: Strong computer skills, featuring intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, data organization), Outlook, and Word. Direct experience navigating enterprise ERP software (such as Oracle) is a major plus.
• Core Strengths: Proven ability to successfully multitask under tight deadlines, excellent attention to detail, and sharp problem-solving capabilities.

What's in it for You?

• Team Culture: Work within a dynamic, supportive, and inclusive team environment that champions professional growth.
• Career Pathing: Genuine contract-to-hire opportunity with clear development avenues inside a reputable global brand.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Comprehensive consultant benefits are accessible upon completion of a standard eligibility waiting period, including:
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability & Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Reliable Weekly Pay

Note to Applicants

This position is fully onsite in Chester, NY. Candidates must be authorized to work on W2 without sponsorship. Third-party vendor solicitations, 1099, or C2C arrangements will strictly not be considered.