Accounts Payable Accounting Specialist-L2

Accounts Payable Accounting Specialist II (Contract) - Remote

Remote Opportunity | 9/80 Schedule | Potential for Direct Hire

Important Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required (No Dual Citizenship)

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable Accounting Specialist with a strong background in reconciliations, financial controls, and month-end close activities? We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to support the integrity of the accounts payable function while ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational excellence.

This contract opportunity offers a fully remote work environment, a flexible 9/80 schedule, and the potential to convert to a direct hire position.

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Accounting Specialist II is responsible for overseeing accounts payable subledger activities, balance sheet reconciliations, internal controls, and vendor-related financial transactions. This role collaborates closely with Accounting, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Receiving, Operations, and Finance teams to maintain an effective procure-to-pay process and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable Operations & Subledger Management

• Monitor accounts payable subledger activity to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Review invoice coding, supporting documentation, and approval workflows.
• Support AP processing activities while maintaining proper segregation of duties.
• Validate vendor setup, payment processing, and AP transactions in accordance with internal controls and procurement requirements.

Reconciliations & Financial Close

• Prepare and reconcile AP-related balance sheet accounts, including:

• Accounts Payable Trade

• Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI)

• Vendor Advances

• Other payable-related accounts

• Research and resolve reconciliation discrepancies in partnership with cross-functional teams.

• Review GRNI aging reports and ensure timely resolution of unmatched receipts and invoices.

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes through accurate and timely deliverables.

Compliance, Controls & Audit Support

• Maintain and enforce accounts payable internal controls, including SOX compliance requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing reconciliations, documentation, and process support.
• Ensure vendor payments, approvals, and documentation comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Process Improvement & Issue Resolution

• Analyze AP discrepancies, GRNI issues, and recurring process challenges.
• Perform root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives involving Oracle, Deltek Costpoint, and Concur (T&E).
• Document procedures and help drive standardization, efficiency, and best practices across AP operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Accounts Payable, Procurement, Receiving, Operations, Program Finance, and Accounting teams to resolve issues impacting financial reporting and vendor payments.
• Coordinate with payroll and accounting stakeholders when processes intersect.
• Communicate with vendors to support issue resolution and maintain positive business relationships.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of Accounts Payable, Accounting, or related financial experience.
• Strong account reconciliation skills, including experience with GRNI and AP-related accounts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and vendor information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle, Deltek Costpoint, and Concur.
• Knowledge of procurement, receiving, GRNI workflows, and accounts payable controls.
• Experience supporting internal or external audits.
• Background working in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other complex ERP environments.
• Experience working in multi-entity accounting organizations.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, or
• 6+ years of progressive accounting and accounts payable experience in lieu of a degree.

Why Apply?

• Fully remote work environment
• 9/80 flexible work schedule
• Opportunity to contribute to a complex accounting environment
• Potential for conversion to a direct hire position
• Collaborative and highly visible role supporting key financial operations

Apply today to join a team where your accounts payable expertise, reconciliation skills, and commitment to financial accuracy will make a meaningful impact.