Accounts Payable Specialist

Role: Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Tappan, New York (100% on-site)
Type: Temp to Permanent
Salary when permanent: $58,000 - $60,000 per year
Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in accuracy, organization, and building strong vendor relationships? A well-established and growing organization is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join its accounting team and play a key role in supporting day-to-day financial operations.
Reporting directly to the Controller, this position offers the opportunity to take ownership of the accounts payable process while collaborating closely with accounting and operational teams.
What You'll Do

• Process a high volume of invoices and verify supporting documentation including purchase orders, receipts, packing slips, and related records.
• Research and resolve vendor payment discrepancies and respond to vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs for management approval.
• Assist with monthly accounts payable closing activities and ensure expenses are recorded accurately.
• Review and reconcile company credit card statements.
• Process employee and operational check requests.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and assist with month-end accounting activities.
• Support accounts receivable collections efforts, deduction research, and claim resolution.
• Record and maintain daily cash deposit information.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for designated entities.
• Maintain organized accounting files and documentation.
• Provide general accounting support and assist with special projects as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience researching discrepancies and resolving vendor issues.
• Comfortable working with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

Key Success Factors

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Dependable and deadline-driven approach.
• Professional communication skills.
• Customer-focused mindset when interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support various accounting functions.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Stable and established organization.
• Collaborative accounting team.
• Direct exposure to leadership and accounting operations.
• Opportunity to broaden accounting knowledge beyond traditional Accounts Payable responsibilities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

If you're looking for a role where your attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and AP expertise will make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Please email your resume to christine.kiernan@ lhh.com for immediate consideration
Benefits
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements.
Pay Details: $58,000.00 to $60,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Christine Senn
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
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.