Accounting Assistant, Accounts Payable

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to a high volume of accounts payable inquiries from vendors and internal teams, ensuring timely and accurate resolution
• Research outstanding invoices in SAP to determine payment status and identify reasons for delays or discrepancies
• Review vendor-provided aging and past-due reports to ensure all invoices are accounted for and properly recorded
• Post invoices in SAP as needed, including correcting and reversing inaccurate entries and ensuring proper reprocessing
• Proactively identify root causes of recurring issues and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency
• Escalate complex or unresolved issues to management with appropriate documentation and analysis
• Deliver excellent customer service by collaborating across departments and influencing resolution when issues fall outside AP
• Maintain strong vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with internal controls and service level agreements (SLAs)
• Safeguard confidential financial information

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable, accounting, or customer service
• Experience in a shared services environment is a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to handle high-volume inquiries professionally and efficiently
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence outcomes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP)
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred

Pay

The expected base pay range is $20.75 – $27.75 Hourly. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Benefits

This position will be temp to hire, with an opportunity to move to regular full time. Employees will be provided with sick time benefits in this temp to hire role.

About the Role

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