Temporary Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Jobgether; Lorida (FL); A distancia; USD 55.000 - 59.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company, seeks a Temporary Senior Accounts Payable Specialist in the United States. The role covers daily AP operations, month-end close support, and process improvement on a three-month assignment with potential extension.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, reviewing aging, and coordinating domestic and international wire/ACH payments. Strong Excel and ERP skills are required, with emphasis on accuracy and internal controls.

Formación

• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience with independent responsibility.
• Strong understanding of general ledger coding, accruals, and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups.

Responsabilidades

• Process and review invoices and expense reports with accurate coding and approvals.
• Review AP aging, investigate overdue balances, support reconciliations and month-end close.
• Prepare domestic and international wire and ACH payments per workflows.
• Identify unusual or risky payment requests and elevate as needed.
• Collaborate with vendors and Finance colleagues; resolve routine issues independently.
• Use ERP and Excel to identify errors and suggest workflow improvements.

Conocimientos

Accounts payable

Excel

ERP systems

Communication skills

Attention to detail

GL coding & accruals

Analytical mindset

Data analysis (pivot tables)

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Herramientas

Concur

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Temporary Senior Accounts Payable Specialist based in the United States. This is an opportunity for an experienced accounts payable professional to take ownership of critical financial operations during a temporary three-month assignment, with the possibility of extension. You will also contribute to month-end close activities and identify practical ways to improve workflows and financial processes. Independently manage daily accounts payable operations, including invoice intake, coding, approval follow-ups, exception resolution, and payment preparation.

• Process and review invoices and Concur expense reports, ensuring accuracy, appropriate coding, complete documentation, required approvals, and compliance with internal policies.
• Review accounts payable aging reports and outstanding items, investigate unusual or overdue balances, and support reconciliations, accruals, and timely month-end close activities.
• Prepare and initiate domestic and international wire and ACH payment runs in accordance with approval workflows, segregation-of-duties requirements, and security procedures.
• Identify unusual, urgent, or potentially risky payment requests and elevate them appropriately.
• Act as a dependable point of contact for employees, vendors, and Finance colleagues, resolving routine issues independently while keeping the AP Director informed of significant risks and trends.
• Use ERP reporting tools and Excel to identify errors, analyze recurring issues, and recommend improvements through system functionality, automation, and approved AI tools where appropriate.
• 5-7 or more years of progressive accounts payable or related accounting experience, including substantial independent responsibility for managing AP workflows.
• Strong understanding of general ledger coding, accruals, account reconciliations, internal controls, and the impact of accounts payable activities on financial reporting and cash requirements.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and analysis of large transaction datasets.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and hands-on experience with ERP and expense management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with vendors, employees, and Finance stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, initiative, and sound professional judgment, including the ability to determine when to resolve issues independently and when to elevate financial, compliance, or control risks.
• Hourly compensation: $40-$43 USD per hour.
• Initial three-month temporary contract, with potential for extension.
• The position is advertised as remote, subject to the role's location and business requirements.
• Healthcare coverage, paid time off, retirement benefits, and other additional perks are not specified in the available posting.
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