Accountant

Accountant - Temp to hire onsite in Rockville, MD.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accountant with a strong background in accounts payable automation to join our clients team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in leveraging technology to streamline AP processes and possess excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute end-to-end accounts payable processes within an automated system, focusing on efficient and accurate invoice processing.
• Process purchase orders (POs) within an automated system, ensuring proper matching and coding.
• Set up and maintain vendor/supplier information in the system.
• Utilize OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and AI technologies for automated invoice and expense report processing.
• Process invoices against purchase orders, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Review and process employee expense reports in an automated system, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Upload and manage templates within the AP system to optimize workflow.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve payment issues and ensure smooth operations.
• Contribute to ongoing initiatives for AP automation and process improvement.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience with actual AP automation, demonstrating a deep understanding of automated workflows beyond basic system usage.
• Experience processing invoices in an automated system using OCR and/or AI.
• Strong experience with purchase order processing within an automated environment.
• Proficiency in reviewing and processing expense reports through an automated system.
• Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective interaction with colleagues and vendors.
• Strong analytical skills for problem-solving and identifying process efficiencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Workday Financials is a plus.
• Experience with Auditoria is a plus.
• Experience with AI-driven AP Help Desk software is a plus.