About the Opportunity
We are partnered with a reputable FDIC member bank that specializes in providing consumer and business products as well as commercial lending. They are actively seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to join their team at their Darien, CT location. The Accounts Payable Accountant position will work closely with accounting, finance, and operations personnel and be responsible for daily and monthly reconciliations. There is some potential for a hybrid schedule after training is completed.
This is an excellent contract-to-hire opportunity with a pay range of $22 – $33/hr. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare entries related to daily cash balancing, rental income and expense, monthly expense accruals among other A/P- related journal entries
- Prepare various daily and monthly account reconciliations for all cash and A/P related balance sheet accounts
- Review and assign invoices and expense reports in the company’s A/P expense management system (ensuring the timely payment of all vendor invoices and rent payments and the timely on-boarding of new vendors in the system, etc.)
- Coordinate with vendor-owners and third party vendors on an as-needed basis to resolve issues in a timely and professional manner
- Track the company’s fixed assets and prepaid assets (e.g., asset count, recording of monthly amortization/depreciation, etc.)
- Improve and document processes wherever appropriate
- Adhere to compliance procedures and internal/operational risk controls in accordance with all applicable regulatory standards, requirements, and policies
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 1 to 3 years of Accounts Payable-related experience
- Background in Technology
- Proficiency in SAP Concur a plus
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Ability to own A/P-related processes, absorb step-by-step instructions and repeat independently
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, comfort using this application efficiently
