Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Lansdale
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary: The Accounts Payable Lead is responsible for overseeing daily AP operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments, and supervising AP staff. This role acts as a key liaison between the AP team, vendors, and other departments to ensure smooth financial operations and compliance with company policies. Key Responsibilities: Supervise, mentor, and provide training to AP clerks or specialists. Oversee the daily processing of invoices, payment runs, and vendor account reconciliations. Review and approve high-value or complex invoices and transactions. Ensure timely month-end close processes including accruals, reporting, and reconciliations. Maintain and enforce internal controls and adherence to company AP policies and procedures. Collaborate with procurement and other departments to resolve discrepancies and improve invoice flow. Serve as the main point of contact for vendor escalations and complex issue resolution. Assist with audits by providing required documentation and explanations. Support system implementations or process improvements related to AP. Monitor AP metrics (e.g., aging reports, DPO) and recommend efficiency improvements. Qualifications: Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 1-2 years in a lead or supervisory role. Strong understanding of AP processes, internal controls, and best practices. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics). Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Skills: Experience with AP automation tools or workflow systems. Knowledge of 1099 processing and compliance. Continuous improvement mindset and experience with process optimization. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/ Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records. Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com . Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™

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