
Accounts Payable Analyst
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
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Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Analyst to join our accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an AP professional who enjoys working beyond day‑to‑day invoice processing and has a strong understanding of accounting principles. This is a permanent position that offers a hybrid work schedule.
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Description
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Analyst to join our accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an AP professional who enjoys working beyond day-to-day invoice processing and has a strong understanding of accounting principles. This is a permanent position that offers a hybrid work schedule.
The Accounts Payable Analyst will take ownership of more complex AP activities, including auditing invoices for accuracy, researching and resolving discrepancies, supporting month-end close, and ensuring transactions are properly recorded. The ideal candidate is analytical, resourceful, and comfortable digging into issues to determine the root cause and find the right solution.
Key Responsibilities
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Review, audit, and process invoices to ensure accuracy, proper coding, approvals, and compliance with company policies
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Research and resolve complex invoice, payment, vendor, and account discrepancies
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Analyze invoices and supporting documentation to identify errors, duplicate payments, missing information, or incorrect coding
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Work closely with vendors, internal departments, and accounting team members to resolve outstanding issues
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Assist with month-end and year-end close activities related to accounts payable
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Prepare and review AP-related accruals and ensure expenses are recorded in the appropriate accounting period
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Understand and assist with prepaid expenses, expense allocations, and other accounting adjustments
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Reconcile vendor accounts and AP-related general ledger accounts
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Investigate unusual or inconsistent transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment
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Maintain accurate and organized AP records and supporting documentation
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Assist with AP reporting, analysis, and process improvements
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Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, increase accuracy, and strengthen internal controls
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Support the accounting team with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as needed
Requirements
Qualifications
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3+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience
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Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and accounting principles
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Experience auditing invoices and researching discrepancies
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Working knowledge of accruals, prepaids, expense recognition, and general ledger accounting
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Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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Ability to research issues independently and follow transactions through to resolution
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Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
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Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external vendors
What makes this job stand out
This is a great fit for someone who has outgrown purely transactional AP work and wants to take on more analytical and accounting-focused responsibilities. You will have the opportunity to investigate discrepancies, work with accounting concepts such as accruals and prepaids, contribute to the month-end close, and play an important role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records.
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