Staff Accountant

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Reconciliation Specialist to support a large-scale AP cleanup initiative. The project involves reviewing, reconciling, and validating over tens of thousands outstanding vendor records and open AP items to improve data accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and support the integrity of the organization's financial records.

This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented AP professional with strong reconciliation experience who enjoys investigative work and process improvement projects.

Research aged payables, duplicate payments, unapplied credits, and outstanding balances. Validate vendor statements against internal accounting records. Investigate discrepancies and identify root causes of reconciling items. Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve account variances. Clean up vendor master records, including duplicate or inactive vendors. Document findings and maintain detailed reconciliation schedules. Recommend process improvements to prevent future AP backlogs and discrepancies. Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts payable. Support audit requests by providing reconciliation documentation and supporting schedules. Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience with a strong focus on reconciliations and account cleanup projects.
• Experience reconciling large volumes of transactions and vendor accounts.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Pivot Tables
• Data validation and cleanup
• Large dataset management
• Strong analytical and investigative problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills when working with vendors and internal teams.
• Experience working in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics 365, JD Edwards, or similar.

Please apply today if you are interested!