Accounts Payable Specialist II

Lantana Consulting Group

Accounts Payable Specialist at Lantana Consulting responsible for processing invoices, expense reports, and payments. Collaborating with finance, HR, and vendors to ensure financial accuracy in a remote setup.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reports, subcontractor payments, credit-card transactions, and related accounting activities
Supports compliance with company policies, FAR/CAS requirements, and internal controls
Assists with audits, tax reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities
Works closely with Finance, Human Resources, project staff, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency while supporting departmental objectives
Review and process expense requests and reports and vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
Ensure invoices, subcontractor documentation, and expense transactions comply with terms, FAR/CAS requirements, company policy, and client-specific regulations
Verify expense reports are accurate, include necessary receipts, and comply with federal travel regulations (when applicable) and company policy
Research, investigate, and resolve issues with invoices, payments, vendors, and expense reports
Verify and/or obtain proper approvals according to company policy
Communicate with vendors and employees regarding any issues related to invoices, payments, or expense reports
Maintain confidentiality of financial, employee, and company information
Create, maintain, and validate vendor records, including collection and maintenance of W-9 documentation
Prepare and process checks, ACH payments, and wire transfers
Work with Human Resources to verify payroll accuracy; review and process invoices and payments related to payroll and benefits
Manage state unemployment and withholding tax accounts, including account maintenance, rate verification, and dispute resolution
Review and record bank transactions (including vendor and customer payments) daily
Review and record company credit-card transactions weekly
Assist with month-end and year-end close activities related to accounts payable and accrued expenses
Understand requirements for 1099 vendors and assist with annual reporting, preparation, and reconciliations
Maintain documentation and records in accordance with internal control standards and audit requirements
Support annual audits and preparation of tax returns
Participate in department-wide initiatives and provide ad-hoc reporting and project support as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

High-school diploma
Three to five years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, or finance, with at least two years in a federal-government contracting environment
Knowledge of GAAP, government-contract accounting, federal travel regulations, project accounting, and financial reporting
Experience with a project-based accounting system
Experience processing vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and payment transactions
Experience performing account reconciliations and supporting month-end close activities
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams; intermediate proficiency with Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, LOOKUPs, and data analysis
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities
Ability to work independently and as a team player
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible remote work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

Vendor Invoice ProcessingExpense Report ManagementAccount ReconciliationMonth-End Close ActivitiesProject-Based AccountingFinancial ReportingData AnalysisACH PaymentsWire Transfers1099 Vendor Requirements

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationCritical Thinking