Accounts Payable Specialist

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Additional voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. on behalf of a biotech client seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist for an open-ended contract. You will support day-to-day payment processing, employee reimbursements, and corporate card administration in a fast-paced finance team.

The role requires 2+ years in accounts payable, experience with SAP, Concur, or Coupa, and strong Excel skills. The position offers partial remote work with one day in Midtown Manhattan and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Experience with ERP and accounting systems such as SAP, Concur, Coupa, or similar.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle of vendor payments, reimbursements, and expense-related transactions.
• Review invoices, expense reports, and corporate card activity for proper approvals, compliance, and accounting treatment.
• Partner with employees, vendors, and internal departments to resolve payment discrepancies, documentation issues, and account inquiries.
• Administer travel and expense programs, including reimbursement processing, approval workflows, and corporate card maintenance.
• Support month-end close activities through reconciliations, reporting, and analysis of accounts payable and expense-related transactions.
• Leverage financial systems and expense platforms to monitor activity, troubleshoot issues, generate reports, and improve workflows.
• Assist with audits, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and strengthening financial operations.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Concur

Coupa

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an established biotech organization on an open-ended contract opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team. This position has the potential to evolve into a permanent role. We are seeking a candidate with experience in accounts payable, expense reimbursements, and corporate card administration who thrives in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will support day-to-day payment processing, travel and expense activities, and ongoing process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle of vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and expense-related transactions while ensuring accuracy and timely processing
• Review invoices, expense reports, and corporate card activity for proper approvals, compliance, and accounting treatment
• Partner with employees, vendors, and internal departments to resolve payment discrepancies, documentation issues, and account inquiries
• Administer travel and expense programs, including reimbursement processing, approval workflows, and corporate card maintenance
• Support month-end close activities through reconciliations, reporting, and analysis of accounts payable and expense-related transactions
• Leverage financial systems and expense platforms to monitor activity, troubleshoot issues, generate reports, and improve workflows
• Assist with audits, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and strengthening financial operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of accounts payable experience
• Experience with ERP and accounting systems such as SAP, Concur, Coupa, or similar platforms
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills

Schedule

• 1 day per week in office, 4 days remote (Midtown, Manhattan)

$29-38/hr

Pay Details

$29.00 to $38.00 per hour

Benefits

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan.

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• 401K plan

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

Legal and Compliance

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.