• Location: New York NY
• Type: Contract
• Job #26842

Company Overview:
A leading fintech company has developed a marketplace to facilitate bond trading, enhancing price transparency and competition with over 1,600 institutional participants. They are seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to join their Finance team, focusing on improving efficiency through automation and data analytics.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform daily accounts payable tasks, including verifying and processing invoices, reconciling vendor statements, and ensuring timely payment processing.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Code and enter invoices into the accounting system accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare and process payment batches for approval, including checks, electronic transfers, and ACH payments.
• Verify payment amounts and ensure vendors are paid accurately and on time.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Monitor invoice activity and prepare recurring reporting and analysis.
• Reconcile vendor statements with accounts payable records to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain accounts payable records and assist with quarterly audit preparation.
• Organize and maintain vendor files and supporting documentation.
• Partner with the accounting team on month-end accruals, accounts payable reconciliations, and other accounting responsibilities as needed.
• Utilize AI-enabled and automation tools to streamline workflows, improve data accuracy, identify exceptions, and enhance reporting processes.
• Contribute ideas for process improvements by leveraging technology, analytics, and emerging AI capabilities within finance operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 1+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in Excel is required.
• Familiarity with AI tools, automation technologies, or data analytics platforms, with a willingness to learn and adopt new technologies.

Compensation:
Pay Rate: $40 – $45/hr, DOE