Accounts Payable Associate

Accounts Payable Associate

Regular Full-Time Albuquerque, NM, US

2 days ago Requisition

Accounts Payable

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join our Finance team. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, account reconciliations, and financial transactions while supporting month-end close activities and maintaining strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while partnering with Treasury, Finance, vendors, and internal stakeholders. In addition to daily transaction processing, this position contributes to process improvements, reporting, audit support, and special projects that enhance operational efficiency and financial accuracy.

What You'll Do

Accounts Payable Operations

• Review, verify, code, and process vendor invoices in accordance with company policies and approvals.
• Reconcile accounts, including GRIR balances, and investigate discrepancies.
• Process vendor payments through checks, ACH transfers, and wire payments while ensuring payment accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain vendor records and support positive vendor relationships through prompt issue resolution.

Financial Reconciliations & Month-End Close

• Prepare and maintain ledger reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of accounts payable and related general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile credit card statements, consignment accounts , and other financial general ledger accounts as part of the monthly closing process.
• Prepare and post journal entries and resolve transaction exceptions.
• Assist with Income Statement reviews and month-end close activities.

Reporting & Analysis

• Generate reports related to payment activity, outstanding liabilities, aging balances, and other financial metrics.
• Analyze financial data and identify trends, issues, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Support Treasury with financial reviews, reporting requests, and special projects.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Maintain organized electronic accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and provide documentation for internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, company policies, and internal control requirements.

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Support

• Identify inefficiencies in AP processes and recommend solutions that improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Sales, Merchants, Buyers, Contracts & Logistics, and other departments to resolve accounting issues.

Additional Accounting Responsibilities

• Assist with Accounts R eceivable activities, account reconciliations, discrepancy resolution, and customer inquiries as needed.
• Support credit analysis, statement management, internal-use reviews, inventory audit activities, and tax-related transactions.
• Process expense forms, credit card payments, audits, and journal entries

What You'll Need

Required Qualifications

• 3
  -5 years of accounting, accounts payable, or related finance experience.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping, accounting principles, and financial controls.
• Experience processing invoices, vendor payments, ledger reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Advanced attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with account reconciliations.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial…