Accounts Payable Accountant

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a growing team in Stamford, Connecticut. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced accounting environment and can manage a large invoice workload with accuracy and consistency. The role focuses on supporting day-to-day payables activity, maintaining organized financial records, and helping ensure timely vendor payments across multiple payment methods, including foreign currency transactions.

Responsibilities:
• Review, code, and enter a high volume of vendor invoices while maintaining strong attention to detail and proper account classification.
• Process weekly payment activity through multiple methods, including checks, wire transfers, and other approved payment channels.
• Reconcile payable records and vendor balances to help ensure accurate transactions and timely issue resolution.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to address invoice discrepancies, payment questions, and supporting documentation needs.
• Monitor invoice flow and payment schedules to keep obligations current and aligned with company procedures.
• Maintain organized accounts payable files and supporting records for reporting, audit readiness, and ongoing reference.
• Assist with transactions involving foreign currencies and help ensure payments are completed accurately in accordance with vendor requirements.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of accounting experience, including substantial hands-on work in accounts payable.
• Proven ability to process a high volume of invoices, including workloads of 150 or more per week.
• Experience coding invoices accurately and entering payable data in a timely manner.
• Working knowledge of payment processing across checks, wire transfers, and other electronic payment methods.
• Familiarity with foreign currency payments and related accounts payable activity.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines in a busy environment.
• Solid attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in financial transaction processing.

Compensation

$70,000.00-$80,000.00 Yearly

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