Accounts Payable Analyst

About the role

Howard Financial is looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst to join its fast‑paced Finance team. This key hire will support a high‑volume transaction environment and help accelerate the month‑end closing cycle for our hospitality‑focused clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end‑to‑end AP cycle, verifying and processing large volumes of invoices quickly and accurately.
• Directly support month‑end close by streamlining AP tasks and meeting tight deadlines.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement workflow improvements to ensure a smooth, consistent AP process.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and manage payment schedules.

Required profile

• Previous experience in the hospitality industry is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to handle large workloads and a desire to improve existing financial processes.
• Strong accounting software skills and high proficiency with Excel.
• Proactive problem‑solver with a sharp eye for detail.
• Goal‑oriented, focused on stabilising daily volume and speeding up month‑end closing.

Required skills

• Excel
• Accounting software