Accounts Payable Specialist

Tatum by Randstad; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Job summary

A leading company in its industry is seeking an AP Associate to optimize financial processes in the new Accounts Payable department. The role involves managing the full AP lifecycle, building vendor relationships, and identifying workflow efficiencies. Candidates should have proven experience in accounts payable and strong analytical skills. This is a full-time position based in Fort Washington, Montgomery County.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in full-cycle accounts payable.
• Ability to identify and recommend process improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable lifecycle, including invoice intake and payment processing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors.
• Prepare and analyze AP aging reports and other key financial summaries.

Skills

Full-cycle accounts payable

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaborative skills

Education

BS/BA degree preferred or AA with 4+ years’ experience

Tools

Great Planes

Job description

We are a leading company in our industry, building a new Accounts Payable department and seeking an AP Associate to join our growing team. This role is crucial for optimizing financial processes across our organization, with a primary focus on accounts payable. The ideal candidate is process‑driven, detail‑oriented, and proactive in identifying workflow efficiencies and helping to shape the department’s future.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full accounts payable lifecycle, including invoice intake, coding, approvals, and timely payment processing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, quickly resolving any billing discrepancies or payment inquiries to keep things running smoothly.
• Reconcile vendor statements and payment reports to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and analyze AP aging reports and other key financial summaries.
• Support banking and treasury operations, including processing check runs and ACH payments.
• Administer corporate credit card programs and reconcile monthly statements.
• Identify and implement process improvements within AP workflows.
• Maintain vendor master data and support system updates (e.g., Great Planes).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (procurement, operations, finance) on expense allocation and financial tracking.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in full‑cycle accounts payable.
• BS/BA degree preferred/or AA with 4+ years’ experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to identify and recommend process improvements.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

For immediate consideration please send your resume to: cecilia.bjurstrom@tatum‑us.com

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Consumer Services, Professional Services, and Financial Services