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