Accounts Payable Accountant

Northbound Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbound Executive Search client seeks an AP Accountant to join their growing team in New York. This role emphasizes full-cycle accounts payable within a fast-paced financial services-adjacent environment, onsite four days weekly with a base salary of $100,000–$110,000 plus bonus.

Responsibilities include end-to-end AP processing, vendor setup, PO matching, payment runs, balance sheet reconciliations, and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in accounts payable or a similar function.
• Solid knowledge of general accounting principles related to AP.
• Hands-on experience working with ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present information and address inquiries from management and vendors.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including vendor setup, invoice processing, purchase order matching, and approval routing.
• Execute payment runs and initiate wire transfers.
• Partner with procurement and business teams to prioritize time-sensitive payments.
• Post AP-related journal entries and complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain compliance with accounts payable policies and internal control procedures.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support effective collaboration.
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, purchase orders, and payments.
• Drive process enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy within AP operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Independent work

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking an AP Accountant to join their growing team. We are seeking candidates with full-cycle AP experience preferably coming from the financial services space.

This position is onsite 4days per week. ($100K - $110K) base + bonus.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including vendor setup, invoice processing, purchase order matching, and approval routing
• Execute payment runs and initiate wire transfers
• Partner with procurement and business teams to prioritize time-sensitive payments
• Post AP-related journal entries and complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain compliance with accounts payable policies and internal control procedures
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support effective collaboration
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, purchase orders, and payments
• Drive process enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy within AP operations

Qualifications:

• 2–5+ years of experience in accounts payable or a similar function
• Solid knowledge of general accounting principles related to AP
• Hands-on experience working with ERP systems
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present information and address inquiries from management and vendors
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment