Accounts Payable Specialist

Lockwood

. Process vendor invoices, including appropriate GL coding and approvals, and maintain vendor records .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in accounts payable processing, vendor management, and employee expense reporting while ensuring compliance with accounting principles and maintaining financial accuracy. Strong communication and organizational skills support effective collaboration and issue resolution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounts Payable ProcessingVendor ManagementAccounting PrinciplesExcel ProficiencyAttention To Detail

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Hard Skills

Double-Entry AccountingAccrual AccountingCash AccountingGL CodingReconciliationExpense ReportingAudit SupportAd Hoc Analysis

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationOrganizational SkillsJudgmentCollaborationProactive Approach

Tools & Technologies

ExcelAdvantageQuickBooksSage

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate’s Degree In AccountingBachelor’s Degree In Accounting

Industry Keywords

Vendor RecordsW-9 ReviewFinancial ReportingPolicy ComplianceDiscrepancy Resolution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process vendor invoices, including appropriate GL coding and approvals, and maintain vendor records
Reconcile vendor statements and research and resolve discrepancies
Review W-9s and assist with new vendor setup
Process and review employee expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance
Respond to vendor and internal inquiries and work collaboratively to resolve issues
Assist with audit requests, reporting, and ad hoc analysis
Communicate proactively with commercial teams to identify and resolve discrepancies
Support end-to-end accounts payable processing, vendor management, and employee expenses to protect cash flow and financial reporting accuracy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred but not required
Prior accounts payable or related accounting experience preferred, but not required
Foundational understanding of accounting principles, including double-entry accounting and accrual versus cash accounting
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills and good judgment when handling confidential information
Working knowledge of Excel, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables
Familiarity with Advantage, QuickBooks and/or Sage is a plus
A proactive, collaborative approach and a commitment to accurate, reliable work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work option or headquarters-based work in Stamford, CT
Structured and supportive financial environment
Continuous professional development