Accounts Payable Accountant

Accounts Payable Specialist Finance Operations

Location:Upper Marlboro MD - Hybrid

Compensation:Competitive Salary

Duration:Contract to Hire (Quick Conversion)

About the Opportunity

Our client is a rapidly growing private equity-backed organization seeking a high-performing Accounts Payable Specialist to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment improving processes and contributing beyond traditional invoice processing.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented analytical and thrives in organizations experiencing growth and transformation.

This role offers exposure to finance leadership process improvement initiatives ERP systems and cross-functional business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process including invoice review coding approvals and payment processing
• Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments while maintaining strong vendor relationships
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies payment issues and vendor inquiries
• Support month-end close activities including AP accruals and account reconciliations
• Assist with cash flow management by coordinating payment schedules and priorities
• Maintain vendor records and ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency accuracy and scalability
• Assist with audits by providing supporting documentation and responding to requests
• Support ERP system enhancements upgrades and process automation initiatives
• Collaborate with accounting procurement and operational teams to improve workflows

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive Accounts Payable experience
• Experience in a high-volume or multi-entity environment preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and AP best practices
• Experience supporting month-end close activities
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables VLOOKUP and data analysis functions
• Experience working within ERP systems such as NetSuite SAP Oracle Microsoft Dynamics Costpoint or similar platforms
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and vendor management skills

Preferred Experience

• Private equity-backed high-growth or acquisition-driven organizations
• Process improvement or workflow automation projects
• ERP implementation or system conversion experience
• Multi-location or multi-entity accounting environments
• Audit support and internal controls exposure