Accounts Payable Jobs

An Accounts Payable (AP) specialist plays a critical role in the accounting industry by managing and reconciling all invoices received for payment and for executing all transactions related to expenditures in a timely manner. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient payment processing, maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledgers, and performing general bookkeeping. Their duties also involve managing vendor relations, resolving any invoice discrepancies, and preparing analyses of accounts. For this role, it's essential to have strong communication and organization skills, along with proficiency in relevant accounting software and MS Office.

Important certifications for an Accounts Payable specialist include Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) or Certified Bookkeeper (CB). These certifications validate one's knowledge and expertise in the field and can enhance career prospects. A strong background in mathematics or finance is also beneficial. Prior to becoming an Accounts Payable specialist, a person may work as an Accounts Payable Clerk, Bookkeeper, or Accounting Assistant. These roles provide essential experience in managing financial records and transactions, which is vital for succeeding in an Accounts Payable role.

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Accounts Payable Clerk

We are a local construction company looking for the right candidate to fill a position in our accounts payable department....

George DeLallo Company

Accounts Payable Associate

DeLallo is seeking candidates for an Accounts Payable Associate position....

Maintains account payable reports, spreadsheets and corporate accounts payable files. Assists in month-end closings. Prepares analysis of accounts as required....

Supervisor Accounts Payable

  • Lakewood, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 2 days ago

Preferred: Bachelor's degree. 6 years of Accounts Payable experience. 4 years in a supervisory role. Preferred: high volume A/P experience. We improve lives....

Accounts Payable Lead

  • Littleton, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Littleton, CO
  • 5 days ago

Maintains Accounts Payable Management reporting in comparison to service level requirements....

Accounts Payable Clerk

  • Killeen, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Killeen, TX
  • 2 days ago

Essential/Primary Job Duties: Responsible for accounts payable for FNBT, FHNB, FCS/DPI/LP and FCBI Compile, review, and verify invoices for accuracy and approvals using Concur Invoicing Program Review...

Accounts Payable Specialist

  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ
  • 11 hours ago
  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ
  • 11 hours ago

Accounts Payable/Contract Administrator (Part-Time) Headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, Omnex Group, Inc. is a leading provider of international money transfer, with corridors to dozens of...

Mgr - Accounts Payable

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 15 hours ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 15 hours ago

Prepares and reviews monthly journal entries for accruals, expenses, void checks, and proper account distribution. Reports cash disbursements on a daily basis....

Accounts Payable Specialist

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 15 hours ago

The Accounts Payable Specialist knows the Company's systems and workflows of the procure-to-pay process to act as a subject matter expert to the internal organization....

Accounts Payable Clerk

  • Lexington, KY
  • 15 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 15 hours ago

payable reports and maintains all accounts payable files Assists in monthly closing Distribute all invoices for payment authorization Prepares, reviews and sets up all requests for new vendors Perform...

Account Payable Clerk

  • Mission Viejo, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Account Payable Clerk ServaMatics Ltd Mission Viejo, California Job Title: Account Payable ClerkJob Type: Full-timeLocation: [insert location]Salary Range: $26 to $27 per hourOverview:ServaMatics Ltd...

Accounts Payable (Temp)

  • San Marcos, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Marcos, CA
  • 15 hours ago

THIS POSITION IS ONLY TEMPORARY COVERING SOMEONE ON DISABILITY LEAVE********* Job Summary Responsible for providing financial and administrative support by processing and managing accounts payable transactions...

Accounts Payable Specialist

  • Olathe, KS
  • 15 hours ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 15 hours ago

We're looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our growing team!...

Project Manager - Accounts Payable Optimization & Vendor Onboarding Job Description We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Project Manager to partner with our Accounts Payable (AP) team in triaging...

Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivable

  • Albany, OR
  • 16 hours ago
  • Albany, OR
  • 16 hours ago

The AP/AR Specialist is responsible for managing both outgoing payments and incoming receivables for the company. This role ensures timely processing of vendor invoices and customer payments,...

Accounts Payable Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Accounts Payable Management
Overview This Accounts Payable Processing course is designed to provide an inclusive understanding of managing financial transactions, customer relations, and payment processing. If you want to...
Accounts Payable Training
Managing Accounts Payable: A Comprehensive Guide for New Managers Stepping into the role of a manager for an accounts payable (A/P) department requires more than just a familiarity with invoicing...
Accounts Payable in SAP
A warm welcome to the Accounts Payable in SAP course by Uplatz.Accounts Payable is an important component of SAP FICO module that records and manages accounting data of vendors.Accounts payable...

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Salary for Accounts Payable Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAccounting research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Accounts Payables offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.2%
Master's Degree
17.4%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
High School or GED
12.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.2%
Some College
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Accounts Payables
Less than 1 year
29.7%
4-6 years
24.0%
2-4 years
22.2%
1-2 years
21.3%
None
2.5%
6-8 years
0.3%


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