Accounts Payable Specialist Brooklyn, NY

Accounts Payable Specialist

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.