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Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant

Upper Marlboro, MD

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Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant

Private Equity–Backed Organization

Position Overview

Our client, a growing private equity–backed organization, is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Accountant to join its finance team. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and bring a strong understanding of AP operations, accounting principles, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process high-volume vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
  • Review invoices for proper approvals, coding, and supporting documentation.
  • Manage vendor setup and maintenance, including W-9 collection and compliance.
  • Prepare and process ACH, wire, and check payments.
  • Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
  • Monitor aging reports and maintain positive vendor relationships.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close, including accruals and AP reconciliations.
  • Support audits by providing requested documentation and schedules.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
  • Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and increase efficiency as the organization grows.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, operations, and finance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
  • 3+ years of accounts payable and general accounting experience.
  • Experience working within a private equity–backed, high-growth, or multi-entity environment preferred.
  • Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and accounting fundamentals.
  • Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

If you're an accounting professional who enjoys improving processes, supporting operational growth, and working in a dynamic private equity environment, we'd love to hear from you.



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