AR/AP Consultant

AP/AR Specialist – Stable, High-Volume Environment This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Tammy Rivera Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $26 - $31 per hour A bit about us: We are a well-established engineering organization supporting complex, project-driven work within regulated environments. Our team partners closely with clients on high-impact projects that require precision, compliance, and operational excellence. With a long-tenured internal foundation, we are in a phase of strategic growth and infrastructure build-out, creating opportunities for strong accounting leadership to make an immediate impact. Why join us? High visibility role reporting directly to ownership Opportunity to build, improve, and scale accounting operations Stable business with consistent project flow and long-term contracts Hands-on environment where your expertise directly drives profitability and compliance Ability to step into a critical need role with immediate impact Tight-knit team culture with strong tenure and institutional knowledge Competitive salary and benefits Job Details Key Responsibilities Payables & Receivables Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner Perform validation checks against supporting documentation prior to payment Ensure invoices are properly approved and aligned with internal records Identify and resolve discrepancies (pricing, quantities, duplicates, missing documentation) Maintain organized records with a clear audit trail Generate and issue customer invoices accurately and on schedule Apply incoming payments and maintain accurate account balances Monitor outstanding receivables and support follow-up efforts Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and disputes Reconciliations & Accuracy Assist with account reconciliations across vendor, customer, bank, and GL accounts Research and resolve discrepancies independently Ensure transactions are properly recorded and fully supported Maintain documentation in an audit-ready state Controls & Risk Awareness Follow established financial controls to ensure accuracy and proper authorization of transactions Identify and escalate unusual or suspicious activity Validate updates to vendor/payment information through standard procedures Maintain awareness of common risks such as duplicate billing or unauthorized changes Ownership & Accountability Take ownership of transaction accuracy and completeness Prevent errors, duplicate payments, and unsupported transactions Proactively identify issues and drive resolution through completion What Success Looks Like Accurate, timely, and fully supported transactions Organized, traceable, and audit-ready records Discrepancies identified early and resolved efficiently Strong follow-through and problem-solving ownership Qualifications 2–4 years of experience in AP, AR, or general accounting support Working knowledge of GAAP principles Experience with reconciliations and discrepancy resolution Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel ERP experience strongly preferred (Costpoint a plus) Strong attention to detail and organization Clear, professional communication skills Interested in hearing more? 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