Howard financial is a full‑service back‑office solution for high‑growth companies with bookkeeping, payroll, and bespoke reporting needs that require accuracy, timeliness, and institutional‑quality reporting without the burden of full‑time staff. We are an experienced team of bookkeepers and administrators with multiple decades of combined experience across industries, allowing companies to focus on their core business while we handle the rest.
founded in 2023, our team of ~100 professionals supports ~75 clients across a diverse range of industries. We recently reached $6m of contracted arr and are growing rapidly (over 200% ltm growth).
about the role
* we are seeking an accounts payable accountant to join our fast‑paced finance team. This role is a key hire designed to support our high‑volume transaction environment and accelerate our month‑end closing cycle. You will join a collaborative team focused on bringing efficiency and precision to our financial operations within the hospitality sector.
what you’ll do
* high‑volume processing: manage the end‑to‑end ap cycle, ensuring high‑volume invoices are verified and processed with speed and accuracy.
* month‑end acceleration: directly support the month‑end close by streamlining ap tasks and meeting tight deadlines to reduce turnaround time.
* process improvement: identify bottlenecks and implement workflows to ensure a smooth, consistent ap process throughout the month.
* vendor relations: serve as the main point of contact for vendor inquiries, resolving discrepancies and managing payment schedules.
qualifications
* industry expertise: previous experience in the hospitality industry is strongly preferred.
* efficiency‑driven: proven ability to manage large workloads and a desire to improve existing financial processes.
* technical proficiency: strong accounting software skills and a high level of comfort with excel.
* problem solver: a proactive approach to addressing volume challenges and a sharp eye for detail.
* goal‑oriented: focused on meeting the top 12‑month priorities: stabilizing daily volume and significantly speeding up the month‑end closing process.
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