AP Accountant

Location: Charlotte, NC
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire 
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced AP Accountant with a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who understands the full accounting cycle and can apply fundamental accounting principles beyond routine accounts payable processing.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts, and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. This individual should be detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working collaboratively within a close-knit accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.

• Perform general ledger account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and verify that account balances are accurate and properly supported.

• Apply fundamental accounting principles, including debits, credits, and T-account analysis, to daily accounting activities.

• Manage accounts payable functions, including invoice review, coding, account assignment, and payment processing.

• Ensure invoices and expenses are recorded accurately in the appropriate general ledger accounts and accounting periods.

• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

• Research and resolve discrepancies involving vendor invoices, account balances, and general ledger transactions.

• Maintain accurate financial records and organized documentation to support reconciliations and audit requests.

• Collaborate with the accounting team to improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across accounting processes.

• Assist with additional accounting duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience in an accounting role with exposure to general ledger accounting and accounts payable.

• Demonstrated experience preparing and recording journal entries.

• Hands-on experience reconciling accounts to the general ledger, including identifying and resolving discrepancies.

• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles, including debits, credits, and T-accounts.

• Ability to analyze financial transactions and determine the appropriate general ledger account and accounting treatment.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience supporting month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems.

• Experience in a high-volume accounts payable environment with responsibilities beyond invoice processing.