Accounts Payable Analyst (6+ Month Temp to Perm)

Industry: E-Commerce / Luxury Jewelry

Location: Midtown Manhattan, NY (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

Pay Rate: $25–$28/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (1-hour lunch, 40 hrs/week)

Start Date: ASAP

A fast-paced e-commerce and luxury jewelry company is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst for a 6+ month temporary role, with strong potential for extension. This position is covering for a departing team member and will report directly to the AP Manager. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in a high-volume environment, and is ready to hit the ground running.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and track 300–400 invoices weekly
• Pull and format AP data from SAP for invoice approvals and reporting
• Assist with weekly payment runs and cash requirement reporting
• Review invoices for coding accuracy, proper approvals, and supporting documentation
• Investigate and resolve vendor payment inquiries and invoice discrepancies
• Support AP reconciliations, aging reports, month-end close, and accrual processes
• Maintain vendor records including W-9s, W-8BENs, and banking information
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments on AP-related needs
• Assist with ad hoc accounting and operational projects as needed

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of Accounts Payable or general accounting experience
• SAP experience required
• Advanced Excel skills — Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and XLOOKUPs required
• Proven ability to manage high-volume invoice processing
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for vendor and cross-functional collaboration
• Quick learner who adapts well to a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work overtime during peak seasons

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Health benefits available through staffing agency (Ascendo)

Interview Process:

1. Resume review
2. One video interview round
3. Background check
4. Start ASAP upon offer

If you're a proactive AP professional looking to join a dynamic, high-growth company, we'd love to hear from you! Please email Lsantana@ascendo.com for a faster response!

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

Liz Santana