Accounts Payable Analyst: Reconciliation & Inquiries

The TemPositions Group; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The TemPositions Group in New York is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Analyst to support vendor reconciliations, invoice research, and payment investigations. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of AP or accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a proven history of stable employment.

You will maintain vendor records, resolve discrepancies with internal teams, and help improve AP processes. A degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred, and experience with ERP systems and AP

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of accounts payable, accounting, or finance experience required.
• Demonstrated employment stability and strong tenure history preferred.
• Experience with vendor statement reconciliations, invoice research, and payment investigations.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable processes, purchase orders, invoice matching, and vendor account maintenance.
• Experience working with ERP systems; must be highly proficient with Excel and AP platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile vendor statements against accounts payable records and investigate discrepancies.
• Research missing invoices, unapplied credits, duplicate invoices, outstanding balances, and payment issues.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoice and payment status.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Receiving, and internal stakeholders to resolve exceptions and discrepancies.
• Review and validate vendor banking information and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate records, audit trails, and documentation related to vendor accounts.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements to strengthen AP operations.
• Track open reconciliation items through successful resolution.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel proficiency

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

AP software

Job description

The TemPositions Group in New York is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Analyst to support vendor reconciliations, invoice research, and payment investigations. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of AP or accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a proven history of stable employment.

You will maintain vendor records, resolve discrepancies with internal teams, and help improve AP processes. A degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred, and experience with ERP systems and AP