Accounts Payable - 6 Month Contract

Overview

This temporary Accounts Payable role covers all Accounts Payable responsibilities while a teammate is out on parental leave. You will collaborate cross-functionally with multiple departments to manage vendors, invoices, and approval processes.

While the position is temporary, you will be fully integrated with the finance team—attending team meetings, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and applying your expertise to support day-to-day AP operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Accounts Payable internal and external communications and invoice delivery.
• Post electronic files for AP charges in the appropriate software system daily.
• Prepare all check runs.
• Ensure all AP items are correctly coded to approvers and GL accounts.
• Set up new vendors in the accounting system and keep vendor master records up to date (including vendor address, W9, ACH information, and 1099 status).
• Follow up on outstanding checks and maintain abandoned property files.
• Organize and maintain auditable documentation and files.
• Prepare month-end, year-end close, and specially requested reports for management or audits.
• Prepare vendor credit applications and work with legal when required.
• Assist with year-end issuance of 1099s.
• Verify, analyze, and report A/P activities and metrics monthly.
• Own company credit card spend, including virtual card issuance, monthly reconciliation, and receipt matching for all card holders.
• Support month-end close procedures including account reconciliations.
• Support monthly and quarterly reporting by compiling data and metrics.
• Partner with the Accounting team on projects such as system implementations and AP operational improvements.
• Investigate and help resolve questions from vendors, customers, and internal business partners related to AP.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience running Accounts Payable for a medium or large business.
• ERP experience; NetSuite preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including analytical work, reconciliation, and problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and high transaction volumes while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across departments and stakeholders.
• Naturally curious, solutions-oriented mindset.

Compensation & Benefits

• $50/hour

Location

Boston