What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Analyst position at Ascendo Resources?
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 !
Salary : $25 - $30