Accounts Payable Analyst

Our client, a leading retail company, is seeking a Temporary Accounts Payable Analyst to join their accounting team. The ideal candidate will have strong end-to-end Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume environment, along with proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs. This is a 4–6 month contract opportunity.

• Title: Temp AP Analyst
• Location: NYC, NY 10020
• Hours/Schedule: Mon-Fri, 9am -5pm (40 hour work week) (fully onsite)
• Pay Rate: $25/hr - $30/hr

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full-cycle Accounts Payable process, including invoice receipt, coding, approvals, and payment processing
• Perform three-way matching (PO, invoice, and receiving documents)
• Post journal entries and assist with month-end closing tasks
• Reconcile AP sub-ledger to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and cut checks, process ACH and wire payments
• Respond promptly and professionally to vendor inquiries and maintain positive relationships
• Support internal teams with payment-related reporting and account reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls
• Assist with AP process improvements and automation initiatives as needed

Qualifications:

• 5 years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a retail environment
• Hands-on experience with SAP
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and month-end close processes
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

For a quicker response, please send your resume to jcanabal@ascendo.com !