Accounts Payable Specialist

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

EAP program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our onsite finance team.

You will manage high volumes of vendor invoices, ensure accuracy, and support timely payments while collaborating with purchasing, receiving, and accounting colleagues. Ideal candidate has 3+ years AP experience, can handle multiple priorities, and is proficient in Excel and accounting software.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience matching invoices to supporting purchasing and receiving documentation.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing workflows and payment cycles.
• Familiarity with vendor onboarding, maintenance, and tax documentation requirements.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Comfortable communicating with vendors and internal business partners regarding payment matters.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP).

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices while maintaining accuracy and meeting established deadlines.
• Review purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices to ensure transactions are properly supported before payment.
• Route invoices for approval and follow up with department leaders to resolve outstanding items.
• Assist with weekly payment processing, including preparing invoices for check runs and ensuring all required documentation is complete.
• Set up new vendor profiles and maintain vendor records within the accounting system.
• Collect and maintain vendor tax documentation, including W-9 forms.
• Support year end reporting requirements related to vendor payments and 1099 preparation.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, and payment inquiries.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical records in accordance with company procedures.
• Collaborate with purchasing, receiving, and accounting teams to ensure efficient invoice processing.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor management

Invoice processing

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

Communication with vendors

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Accounting software

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Fully Onsite)

Compensation: $24/hour to $26/hour

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Our client is seeking an organized and detail focused Accounts Payable professional to support daily payment operations and vendor management activities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, can manage a large invoice workload, and enjoys working closely with internal departments to ensure timely and accurate payments.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices while maintaining accuracy and meeting established deadlines.

• Review purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices to ensure transactions are properly supported before payment.

• Route invoices for approval and follow up with department leaders to resolve outstanding items.

• Assist with weekly payment processing, including preparing invoices for check runs and ensuring all required documentation is complete.

• Set up new vendor profiles and maintain vendor records within the accounting system.

• Collect and maintain vendor tax documentation, including W-9 forms.

• Support year end reporting requirements related to vendor payments and 1099 preparation.

• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, and payment inquiries.

• Maintain organized electronic and physical records in accordance with company procedures.

• Collaborate with purchasing, receiving, and accounting teams to ensure efficient invoice processing.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of recent accounts payable experience in a high volume environment.

• Experience matching invoices to supporting purchasing and receiving documentation.

• Strong understanding of invoice processing workflows and payment cycles.

• Familiarity with vendor onboarding, maintenance, and tax documentation requirements.

• Ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

• Comfortable communicating with vendors and internal business partners regarding payment matters.

• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP)

Pay Details: $24.00 to $26.00 per hour

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid Sick Leave
• other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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

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