Accounting Operations Consultant (Accounts Payable & Payroll)

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Operations Consultant to join their finance team in a hands-on contract opportunity supporting Accounts Payable, freight accounting, financial analysis, and payroll administration within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys operational finance, thrives in a high-volume environment, and takes ownership of day-to-day accounting processes while working collaboratively with finance, logistics, shipping, and payroll teams.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Freight Accounting

Manage the shared freight inbox and process incoming vendor invoices. Perform three-way invoice matching against purchase orders, bills of lading, and supporting documentation. File printed Bills of Lading (BOLs) by vendor and maintain organized freight documentation. Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies by working closely with freight carriers, shipping, logistics, and internal stakeholders. Validate, code, and post inbound and outbound freight invoices. Prepare detailed transaction descriptions, voucher labels, and supporting documentation. Submit invoices through approval workflows and ensure timely processing. Process freight invoices relating to RMA, customer deliveries, UPS, and other transportation providers. Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account discrepancies.

Financial Analysis

Calculate and maintain freight and transportation rates. Analyze carrier pricing and transportation costs to identify variances and savings opportunities. Perform margin analysis comparing freight inbound costs against customer freight recoveries. Support reporting and cost analysis for Supply Chain, Logistics, and Fabric operations. Assist with financial reporting, reconciliations, and operational analysis as required.

Payroll Administration

Collect, verify, and enter production timesheets for piecework employees. Process payroll information for Sewing, Upholstery, Packing, Sorting, and Line Loading departments. Maintain payroll spreadsheets and supporting documentation. Review, scan, and process payroll adjustment tickets. Prepare payroll drop sheets for production teams. Generate ADP Workforce Now reports for payroll processing.

General Accounting Support

Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation. Support daily and month-end accounting operations through timely transaction processing. Provide backup support across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions as required. Assist the finance team with additional accounting and administrative responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting Operations, Finance Administration, or Accounting Support. Experience processing high-volume invoices in a fast-paced environment. Hands-on experience with invoice matching, coding, reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution. Exposure to payroll administration, payroll data entry, or ADP Workforce Now. Strong understanding of financial controls and accounting processes. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience using QuickBooks. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments. Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O). Experience within manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or supply chain environments. Exposure to freight accounting, transportation costing, or logistics finance. Experience supporting operational finance within a high-volume business.

Ideal Candidate

The successful consultant is a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment. They are detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy across Accounts Payable, freight accounting, payroll administration, and day-to-day finance operations. The ideal candidate quickly builds trusted relationships across finance, logistics, shipping, and operations while delivering high-quality work with minimal supervision.

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