Accounts Payable Specialist

Ascendo Resources; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,686 - 43,704; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading retail company seeks a Temporary Accounts Payable Analyst to manage full-cycle accounts payable, requiring 5+ years of experience, proficiency in SAP, and strong Excel skills. The role involves invoice processing, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. The candidate must be detail-oriented, organized, and adept in a fast-paced environment. This position is a full-time on-site role for 4-6 months with an hourly pay rate of up to $27/hr.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a retail environment.
• Strong proficiency in SAP.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle Accounts Payable process.
• Perform three-way matching of invoices.
• Post journal entries and assist with month-end closing tasks.
• Reconcile AP sub-ledger to the general ledger.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

SAP

Advanced Excel skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Our client, a leading retail company, is seeking a Temporary Accounts Payable Analyst to join their accounting team. The ideal candidate will have strong end-to-end Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume environment, along with proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs. This is a 4–6 month contract opportunity.

• Title: Temp AP Analyst
• Location: NYC, NY 10020
• Hours/Schedule: Mon-Fri, 9am -5pm (40 hour work week) (fully onsite)
• Pay Rate: up to $27/hr

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle Accounts Payable process, including invoice receipt, coding, approvals, and payment processing
• Perform three-way matching (PO, invoice, and receiving documents)
• Post journal entries and assist with month-end closing tasks
• Reconcile AP sub-ledger to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and cut checks, process ACH and wire payments
• Respond promptly and professionally to vendor inquiries and maintain positive relationships
• Support internal teams with payment-related reporting and account reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls
• Assist with AP process improvements and automation initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a retail environment
• Hands‑on experience with SAP
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and month‑end close processes
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and capable of meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced setting
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Retail

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance

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