Accountant - Accounts Payable

JOB TITLE : Accountant III – Accounts Payable JOB LOCATION : Providence, Rhode Island (Hybrid Schedule) WAGE RANGE

• : $35-40 / hr. Conversion Rate : $65,000 – $70,000 (annual) JOB NUMBER : APBS REQUIRED EXPERIENCE : Required Skills & ExperienceSAP experience required. Strong knowledge of account reconciliations and journal entry posting. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to communicate effectively across teams and manage escalations professionally. JOB DESCRIPTION Position Level Mid-Level Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant III to support our Accounts Payable operations. This role is ideal for an accounting professional experienced with SAP, journal entry review, and account reconciliations. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with high transaction volume. Key ResponsibilitiesServe as primary backup to existing staff accountant. Review and post journal entries related to prepaid expenses. Provide customer service escalation support for AP-related inquiries. Review assigned ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy of entries and resolution of open balances. Maintain SOX compliance across all AP functions. Support completion of payments, including managing high-volume weekly payment runs. Oversee and adjust third-party invoice processing software settings as required. Manage property tax invoice processing at high volumes. Provide ad hoc project support as assigned. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
• While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to : job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life / short term disability / whole life / term life / accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.