Accenture Construct – Accounts Payable Specialist, ANS

Overview

This role supports the Accounts Payable function, including month-end close activities, vendor master data management, invoice and payment processing, audit support, and continuous process improvement. Work may be performed remotely and/or onsite at a client location or in an office/center.

Compensation: $23 - $25 an hour

Applications will be accepted until October 25th, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support the Accounts Payable function and contribute to timely and accurate execution of the monthly financial close process.
• Manage and maintain vendor master data within the ERP environment, ensuring information is accurate, complete, and aligned with established policies and controls.
• Process vendor disbursements in accordance with approval requirements, internal policies, payment terms, and established financial controls.
• Manage timely issuance of vendor payments and support accurate, compliant administration of annual 1099 forms in accordance with IRS regulations.
• Prepare, maintain, and produce documentation and supporting schedules required for internal and external audits.
• Issue W-9 forms as needed and support compliance with applicable IRS requirements and company policies.
• Identify opportunities to optimize and automate Accounts Payable processes, with a focus on reducing SLA cycle times, minimizing manual errors, increasing operational efficiency, and improving the customer experience.
• Support development and implementation of an internal control environment related to cash receipts, cash disbursements, vendor payments, and other AP activities.
• Manage Positive Pay activities through the banking platform and support processes designed to mitigate payment risk and strengthen financial controls.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice, payment, approval, and vendor-related issues while ensuring company policies and procedures are consistently followed.
• Analyze existing processes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, standardization, and digital enablement across the Accounts Payable function.
• Manage a high volume of invoices, inquiries, payments, and competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Perform additional responsibilities and contribute to special projects as needed to support the organization.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, accounting operations, bookkeeping, or a related finance function.
• 3 years of experience working with ERP systems, accounting software, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced proficiency in Excel.
• 3 years of experience managing high volumes of invoices, vendor inquiries, payment requests, and disbursements while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• 3 years of experience supporting month-end close activities, financial reporting, audit documentation, and related accounting processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Accounts Payable process improvement, automation, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience managing banking platforms and Positive Pay processes.
• Experience supporting internal and external financial audits and maintaining audit documentation.
• Experience managing vendor master data and implementing financial controls.
• Experience identifying opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, improve SLA performance, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $23 - $25 an hour.
• Compensation varies based on factors that may include office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

Location

• Flexible work location: a mix of working remotely and working onsite at a client or in an office/center.
• Some in-person time is required for collaboration, learning, and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders, and communities.

Work Authorization & Additional Statements

• Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
• Candidates who are currently employed by a client of the organization or an affiliated business may not be eligible for consideration.
• Reasonable accommodation will be provided when needed for qualified individuals with disabilities or religious observances, including participation in a reasonable accommodation process if hired.
• Equal employment opportunity applies without discrimination based on protected characteristics under federal, state, and local law.
• If you are a California resident, live in, or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, additional notices may apply.