Accounts Payable Analyst

About the role

Howard Financial is looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst to join its fast‑paced Finance team. The position supports a high‑volume transaction environment and helps accelerate the month‑end closing cycle. You will work with a collaborative group focused on delivering efficiency and precision for financial operations, primarily serving the hospitality sector.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• Previous experience in the hospitality industry is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to handle large workloads and improve existing financial processes.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with a keen eye for detail.
• Goal‑oriented focus on stabilising daily volume and speeding up month‑end closing.

Required skills

• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Advanced Excel skills.