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Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Stamford, CT
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hourly Rate: $27-30/hr
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented AP Specialist to join their accounting team during a busy year-end period. This is an excellent opportunity for an AP professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and can effectively manage a high volume of invoices while supporting audit preparation activities.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on Accounts Payable experience, a strong understanding of expense accruals, and the ability to identify discrepancies before they become issues.
Key Responsibilities
Required
Location: Stamford, CT
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hourly Rate: $27-30/hr
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented AP Specialist to join their accounting team during a busy year-end period. This is an excellent opportunity for an AP professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and can effectively manage a high volume of invoices while supporting audit preparation activities.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on Accounts Payable experience, a strong understanding of expense accruals, and the ability to identify discrepancies before they become issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and approve accounts payable invoices to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Process and validate a high volume of invoices with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.
- Assist with year-end expense accruals and related accounting activities.
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, coding issues, and payment-related questions.
- Identify errors, inconsistencies, and potential issues before transactions are finalized.
- Support audit preparation by maintaining organized documentation and responding to information requests.
- Collaborate with accounting staff and department managers to ensure accurate invoice processing.
- Maintain accurate records and uphold internal controls throughout the AP process.
Required
- Prior Accounts Payable experience.
- Experience assisting with expense accruals.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage a high volume of invoice activity.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
- Experience working with Oracle or another ERP system is ideal
- Experience supporting audit or year-end close activities.
- Hard-working and dependable.
- Comfortable working in a busy, high-volume environment.
- Quick learner who can follow established processes.
- Team-oriented and receptive to direction and feedback.
- Possesses a strong sense of accountability and attention to detail.
Salary : $54,000 - $60,000