[Hiring] Accountant (AP Experience) @Howard

Role Description

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to join our fast-paced Finance team. This role is a key hire designed to support our high-volume transaction environment and accelerate our month-end closing cycle. You will join a collaborative team focused on bringing efficiency and precision to our financial operations within the hospitality sector.

• High-Volume Processing: Manage the end-to-end AP cycle, ensuring high-volume invoices are verified and processed with speed and accuracy.
• Month-End Acceleration: Directly support the month-end close by streamlining AP tasks and meeting tight deadlines to reduce turnaround time.
• Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks and implement workflows to ensure a smooth, consistent AP process throughout the month.
• Vendor Relations: Serve as the main point of contact for vendor inquiries, resolving discrepancies and managing payment schedules.

Qualifications

• Industry Expertise: Previous experience in the hospitality industry is strongly preferred.
• Efficiency-Driven: Proven ability to manage large workloads and a desire to improve existing financial processes.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong accounting software skills and a high level of comfort with Excel.
• Problem Solver: A proactive approach to addressing volume challenges and a sharp eye for detail.
• Goal-Oriented: Focused on meeting the top 12-month priorities: stabilizing daily volume and significantly speeding up the month-end closing process.