Northbound Executive Search

Accounts Payable Accountant

Northbound Executive Search  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Accounts Payable Accountant

Our client is seeking an AP Accountant to join their growing team. We are seeking candidates with full-cycle AP experience preferably coming from the financial services space.

This position is onsite 4days per week. ($100K - $110K) base + bonus.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including vendor setup, invoice processing, purchase order matching, and approval routing
  • Execute payment runs and initiate wire transfers
  • Partner with procurement and business teams to prioritize time-sensitive payments
  • Post AP-related journal entries and complete balance sheet reconciliations
  • Maintain compliance with accounts payable policies and internal control procedures
  • Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support effective collaboration
  • Research and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, purchase orders, and payments
  • Drive process enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy within AP operations

Qualifications:

  • 2–5+ years of experience in accounts payable or a similar function
  • Solid knowledge of general accounting principles related to AP
  • Hands-on experience working with ERP systems
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to work independently with strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present information and address inquiries from management and vendors
  • Team-oriented mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Northbound Executive Search

About Northbound Executive Search

Northbound Executive Search offers a genuine, hands-on approach to recruiting. We provide both Permanent and Temporary/Consulting recruitment services to companies looking to hire high performing professionals in the NYC metro region. We have been consistently recognized as the premier recruitment firm servicing a variety of industries including Private Equity, Hedge Fund, Asset Management, Investment Banking, Trading, Brokerage, Real Estate, Law Firms, Technology, Media, Entertainment, Insurance and more. Our proven approach, developed over many years of best-in-class recruiting continues to deliver exceptional results for a select group of clients and candidates we serve.

From staff level to C-Suite, we partner with our clients across a variety of functional areas including:

• Accounting & Finance – Fund Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Reporting, Taxation, Financial Planning & Analysis

• Financial Operations - Trade Support, Risk, Quant, Valuation, Business Analysis, Investor Relations, Client Services, Treasury

• Legal & Compliance – In-House Counsel and Compliance as well as Associates and Partners at Law Firms including Corporate, IP, Real Estate and Litigation

• Office Support – Executive Assistants, Administrative, Reception, Office Management

• Human Resources – HR Generalists, Benefits Administration, Talent Acquisition, H.R.I.S.

...and more

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
2010
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