Job Title: Accounts Payable Analyst
Location: Midtown, Manhattan (Onsite)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (1-hour lunch)
Type: Temporary (Holiday/Maternity Coverage + Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Available)
Start Date: Early November
Compensation: $28/hour + Benefits through Ascendo
Time Off: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day

Position Overview

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to support a fast-paced, high-volume AP department within a growing organization. This role will handle end-to-end invoice processing, vendor communication, and reconciliations. Ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working cross-functionally with finance and operations.

Responsibilities

• Process up to 200 invoices weekly, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and system accuracy.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies through proactive communication.
• Manage vendor correspondence and maintain accurate documentation and compliance records.
• Support system and software integrations, including AP automation improvements.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals and AP aging reporting.
• Verify payment documentation and support Treasury/Finance in weekly cash requirement summaries.
• Assist with audit requests, 1099 reporting, and ad-hoc accounting tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• 1+ year of Accounts Payable or accounting experience
• Strong experience handling high-volume AP (invoice processing + reconciliations)
• Advanced Excel skills — Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP are required
• Excellent communication skills for vendor and internal team interaction
• Ability to work onsite full time

Preferred

• Experience using SAP and/or QuickBooks (training available for motivated candidates)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to work overtime during peak seasons

What We Offer

• Ascendo Benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Exposure to system automation and process improvement initiatives
• Opportunity to gain experience in a fast-growing, tech-forward environment
• Potential to convert to permanent based on performance

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Nichole Villar Colon