Accounts Payable Accountant

Accounts Payable Specialist – Finance Operations Location: Upper Marlboro, MD - Hybrid Compensation: Competitive Salary Duration: Contract to Hire (Quick Conversion) About the Opportunity 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. Key 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 Qualifications 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience Experience in a high-volume or multi-entity environment preferred 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 Preferred Experience 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr