AP​/AR Accountant Andover, MA

AP/AR Accountant

We are looking for an AP/AR Accountant to join a team in Andover, Massachusetts in a Contract to Permanent capacity. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage both payables and receivables while maintaining accurate financial records and supporting day-to-day accounting operations. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to month-end activities, improve transaction accuracy, and collaborate across departments to keep financial processes running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices, review payment details for accuracy, and ensure disbursements are completed on schedule.
• Create and post journal entries while maintaining supporting documentation and alignment with accounting policies.
• Reconcile accounts within the general ledger and investigate discrepancies to preserve accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor customer balances, apply incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding receivables in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist with month-end close activities by preparing schedules, verifying transaction data, and supporting account analysis.
• Maintain organized AP and AR records to strengthen audit readiness and improve traceability of financial activity.
• Partner with internal teams and external contacts to resolve billing, payment, and account issues efficiently.
• Contribute to updates in accounting workflows or tools as needed, including support for process changes that affect AP and AR operations.