Accounts Payable Specialist Permanent

Our client is an entertainment company. They seek an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their Manhattan, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and timely vendor payments
• Review invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies
• Reconcile vendor accounts, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate AP records
• Process payment runs, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and check payments while following internal controls
• Partner with Procurement, Accounting, and business teams to resolve invoice issues and improve workflows
• Prepare AP-related journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close support
• Maintain vendor master data, tax documentation, and payment records within accounting systems
• Support audit requests by providing AP documentation, reports, and transaction details

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• 4+ years of accounts payable or accounting experience, preferably within a corporate or project-based environment
• Strong understanding of the full AP lifecycle, invoice processing, and payment operations
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial data analysis
• Knowledge of month-end close processes, reconciliations, and basic accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high-volume transactions and competing deadlines
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across departments

Tagged as: Hybrid Remote/Office