Accounts Payable Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established organization in Greensboro, NC, to identify an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for an immediate contract-to-hire opportunity. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys managing the full accounts payable process, resolving discrepancies, and working collaboratively with internal teams and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounts payable activities, including the review, entry, and processing of invoices, employee reimbursements, and other payment requests.
• Confirm that transactions contain the appropriate approvals, general ledger coding, supporting documentation, and accurate information.
• Process approved payments through check, ACH, electronic payment, and corporate credit card channels.
• Maintain complete and accurate vendor records
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, credits, refunds, and vendor statement differences.
• Assist with corporate credit card administration, including cardholder setup, employee assistance, documentation follow-up, transaction review, and monthly reconciliations.
• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, prepaid expenses, sales and use tax, expense allocations, and related accounting schedules.
• Review accounts payable and credit card activity for duplicate, incomplete, unusual, or incorrectly coded transactions.
• Provide accounts payable schedules and supporting documentation for annual audits and other reporting requirements.
• Communicate professionally with employees and vendors regarding invoices, payments, purchasing, documentation, and account questions.
• Provide additional accounting and administrative support as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or general accounting is preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, including debits, credits, and general ledger coding.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and financial or ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, and follow-through.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Pay Details: $24.00 to $27.00 per hour

Search managed by: Samantha Garman

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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