Accountant

AppleOne Employment Services; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Charlotte is seeking an experienced Accountant/Accounts Payable Specialist for a long-term contract with potential for permanency within a public-sector organization. The role offers a hybrid schedule (2 days onsite, 3 days remote) and standard business hours, with a focus on capital invoicing and resolving complex AP issues.

You will manage capital invoicing, analyze discrepancies, and collaborate with project managers and leadership to ensure accurate payments

Qualifications

• Hands-on AP experience beyond basic invoice entry.
• Excel skills with Pivot Tables, CONCATENATE, and formulas.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and research abilities.
• Solid understanding of AP processes and payment workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital invoicing processes and coordinate with project managers.
• Research and resolve complex invoice discrepancies, payment exceptions, retainage, and sales tax issues.
• Troubleshoot escalated Accounts Payable transactions and determine appropriate resolutions.
• Prepare and process journal entries and expense transfers.
• Analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and support accurate payment processing.
• Assist with payment settlement processes and evolving financial responsibilities.
• Collaborate with accounting leadership, internal departments, and external partners.

Skills

Accounts Payable expertise

Analytical problem-solving

Communication & organization

Tools

Workday ERP

Excel (Pivot Tables, CONCATENATE, formulas)

Capital project invoicing tools

Job description

ACCOUNTANT/AP Escalations – CAPITAL INVOICING

Location: Downtown Charlotte, NC

Pay: $34-$38/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, flexible start/end times

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 2 days onsite / 3 days remote

Employment Type: Long-Term Contract with Potential for Permanent Employment (local government)

POSITION OVERVIEW

AppleOne is seeking an experienced Accountant/Accounts Payable Specialist for an excellent opportunity with a public-sector organization in downtown Charlotte. This position offers a hybrid schedule, flexibility within standard business hours, and the opportunity for long-term career growth. Equipment is provided for both home and office workstations.

The organization is undergoing a significant financial systems and operational transition, creating an opportunity for an experienced AP professional to contribute to evolving processes and financial operations.

This is NOT a traditional high-volume AP invoice entry position. The ideal candidate will have strong Accounts Payable experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to independently investigate and resolve complex financial issues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage capital invoicing processes and coordinate directly with project managers.
• Research and resolve complex invoice discrepancies, payment exceptions, retainage, and sales tax issues.
• Troubleshoot escalated Accounts Payable transactions and determine appropriate resolutions.
• Prepare and process journal entries and expense transfers.
• Analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and support accurate payment processing.
• Assist with payment settlement processes and evolving financial responsibilities.
• Collaborate with accounting leadership, internal departments, and external partners.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong hands-on Accounts Payable experience beyond basic invoice entry.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, CONCATENATE, and formulas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently research and resolve discrepancies.
• Solid understanding of AP processes, payment workflows, and financial transactions.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in an evolving environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Workday ERP experience.
• Capital project invoicing, retainage, or complex AP transaction experience.
• Experience preparing journal entries and expense transfers.
• Experience supporting financial systems implementations or process improvements.

WHO WILL SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE?

We are looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, takes initiative, and is comfortable working in an environment where processes are evolving. The successful candidate will be resourceful, adaptable, and confident navigating complex financial situations while collaborating with multiple departments.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.