Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a growing startup team in Brooklyn, New York. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can manage day-to-day payables with accuracy, maintain organized financial records, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and hands-on experience using SAP to keep invoice and payment activity running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

- Process vendor invoices from receipt through approval and payment while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

- Review billing documentation, reconcile discrepancies, and follow up with internal partners or suppliers to resolve issues promptly.

- Prepare and execute payment runs in accordance with established timelines and company policies.

- Maintain complete and well-organized accounts payable records to support reporting, audits, and month-end activities.

- Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding items to ensure account balances remain current and accurate.

- Collaborate with finance and cross-functional teams to improve efficiency in payable workflows and support ongoing operational needs.

- Monitor expense coding and verify that transactions are recorded to the appropriate accounts and cost centers.

- Assist with additional accounting support tasks as needed in a dynamic startup environment. Requirements - Experience working in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.

- Proficiency with SAP and confidence navigating financial systems for invoice and payment processing.

- Strong understanding of invoice matching, account coding, and vendor reconciliation practices.

- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail when handling financial transactions.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-moving work environment.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders.

- Comfort working independently while also contributing to a collaborative finance team.

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