Accounts Payable Analyst

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 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.

This role requires someone who can operate with a high degree of independence — managing priorities, resolving issues, and driving results without needing step-by-step direction.

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.
• Client & Vendor Communication: Serve as a point of contact for both vendor inquiries and client-facing communications, resolving discrepancies professionally and managing payment schedules with clarity and responsiveness.

Qualifications

• Industry Expertise: Previous experience in the hospitality industry is strongly preferred.
• Client-Facing Communication: Strong professional English is required — written and verbal. You will interact directly with clients and must represent Howard Financial with clarity and professionalism.
• Autonomous Work Style: Proven ability to self-manage, prioritize independently, and move work forward without constant oversight. You take ownership of your workflows and flag issues proactively.
• Efficiency-Driven: Demonstrated ability to manage large workloads with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong accounting software skills and high comfort with Excel. Experience with Ramp is a plus.
• Problem Solver: Proactive approach to volume challenges with a sharp eye for detail.
• Goal-Oriented: Focused on our top 12-month priorities — stabilizing daily AP volume and significantly reducing month-end close turnaround.

What We Offer

• 100% Remote: Work from anywhere as an independent contractor.
• Quarterly Bonus: Performance-based bonuses paid every quarter.
• Periodic Reviews: Regular performance reviews to recognize growth and adjust compensation.
• ️ PTO + 10 National Holidays: Paid time off plus ten recognized national holidays per year.
• Real Growth Opportunity: We are a fast-growing firm — team members who deliver have a clear path to take on more responsibility and advance their careers with us.