Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant

Private Equity–Backed Organization

Position Overview

Our client, a growing private equity–backed organization, is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Accountant to join its finance team. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and bring a strong understanding of AP operations, accounting principles, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high-volume vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Review invoices for proper approvals, coding, and supporting documentation.
• Manage vendor setup and maintenance, including W-9 collection and compliance.
• Prepare and process ACH, wire, and check payments.
• Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor aging reports and maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including accruals and AP reconciliations.
• Support audits by providing requested documentation and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and increase efficiency as the organization grows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, operations, and finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of accounts payable and general accounting experience.
• Experience working within a private equity–backed, high-growth, or multi-entity environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and accounting fundamentals.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

If you're an accounting professional who enjoys improving processes, supporting operational growth, and working in a dynamic private equity environment, we'd love to hear from you.