Accounts Payable Analyst

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Analyst to support day-to-day accounts payable operations and ensure accurate, timely processing of vendor invoices and payments. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who is comfortable working with high-volume transactions, researching discrepancies, reconciling accounts, and partnering with internal departments and vendors to resolve payment issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and review vendor invoices for accuracy, proper coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Perform two-way and three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, duplicate invoices, pricing issues, and payment exceptions.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding or aged items.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and assist with vendor account inquiries.
• Prepare and process payments, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and other electronic payment methods.
• Review accounts payable aging and identify items requiring follow-up or resolution.
• Partner with purchasing, receiving, accounting, and other internal departments to resolve invoice and PO discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including AP reconciliations, accruals, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure transactions comply with company policies and internal controls.
• Assist with audit requests by providing invoices, payment records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Analyze AP activity and identify opportunities to improve processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Support special accounting projects and additional AP functions as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts payable, accounting, or related finance experience.
• Strong understanding of the full accounts payable cycle.
• Experience with invoice processing, purchase orders, vendor reconciliations, and payment processing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working within ERP or accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a high-volume AP environment.
• Experience with three-way matching and purchase order-based invoicing.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.

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

Amber Kemp