Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst to join a large food service organization on a Contract assignment based in New York, New York. This opportunity will focus on high-volume invoice support, lease and landlord payment review, and timely resolution of outstanding payables. The role is well suited for someone who can work independently, communicate effectively with external partners, and bring strong accuracy to reconciliation and coding activities.

Responsibilities:

• Review and process accounts payable invoices with careful attention to accuracy, coding, and required approvals.
• Manage a backlog of lease- and landlord-related invoices by prioritizing open items and driving timely completion.
• Reconcile vendor statements and ledger activity to identify differences and ensure records are up to date.
• Investigate payment and invoice discrepancies, determine root causes, and coordinate corrective action with internal teams and vendors.
• Maintain productive communication with landlords and other external vendors to address questions, confirm balances, and resolve outstanding issues.
• Support documentation review tied to lease agreements and related contract records to ensure payments align with terms.
• Enter and update payable transactions within financial systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite, and lease administration tools including Tango, when applicable.
• Assist with additional accounts payable activities as needed during the Contract period to help stabilize workflow and maintain processing deadlines.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Demonstrated ability to code invoices accurately and apply appropriate account classifications.
• Experience handling lease, landlord, or contract-related invoices and supporting documentation.
• Strong reconciliation skills with the ability to research and resolve exceptions efficiently.
• Background working directly with multiple external vendors and maintaining strong business relationships.
• Proficiency with ERP or accounting platforms; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite, or Tango is preferred.
• High attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage a fast-moving workload.