AP Accountant

Employee Relations Associates, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) and holiday pay

Job summary

Employee Relations Associates, Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced AP Accountant to support the full accounting cycle, focusing on general ledger integrity, journal entries, and account reconciliations. The role is contract-to-hire with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate financial records within a collaborative accounting team.

Qualifications

• Prior accounting experience with general ledger and AP.
• Experience preparing and recording journal entries.
• Reconciliation of accounts to the GL and resolving discrepancies.
• Understanding of debits, credits and T-accounts.
• Ability to assign transactions to correct GL accounts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries to record financial transactions.
• Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts; investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure invoices and expenses are recorded in correct periods.
• Assist with month-end close activities and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with accounting team to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

General ledger

Journal entries

Accounts payable

Balance sheet reconciliations

T-accounts analysis

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Charlotte, NC
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced AP Accountant with a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who understands the full accounting cycle and can apply fundamental accounting principles beyond routine accounts payable processing.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts, and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. This individual should be detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working collaboratively within a close-knit accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.

• Perform general ledger account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and verify that account balances are accurate and properly supported.

• Apply fundamental accounting principles, including debits, credits, and T-account analysis, to daily accounting activities.

• Manage accounts payable functions, including invoice review, coding, account assignment, and payment processing.

• Ensure invoices and expenses are recorded accurately in the appropriate general ledger accounts and accounting periods.

• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

• Research and resolve discrepancies involving vendor invoices, account balances, and general ledger transactions.

• Maintain accurate financial records and organized documentation to support reconciliations and audit requests.

• Collaborate with the accounting team to improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across accounting processes.

• Assist with additional accounting duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience in an accounting role with exposure to general ledger accounting and accounts payable.

• Demonstrated experience preparing and recording journal entries.

• Hands‑on experience reconciling accounts to the general ledger, including identifying and resolving discrepancies.

• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles, including debits, credits, and T-accounts.

• Ability to analyze financial transactions and determine the appropriate general ledger account and accounting treatment.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem‑solving abilities.

• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience supporting month‑end close and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems.

• Experience in a high-volume accounts payable environment with responsibilities beyond invoice processing.

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