Accounts Payable & T&E Consultant
Location: Stamford, CT
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 2 days per week in office
Hybrid: 2 days a week in office
Compensation: $48–$58 per hour
Contract Type: Independent Contractor (1099), Not a W-2 Employment Position
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable & Travel & Entertainment (T&E) Consultant for a 12-month engagement with an established global investment management firm.
This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, efficient financial operations.
The consultant will support accounts payable, expense administration, reconciliations, and related finance processes, working closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure timely processing, accurate financial records, and effective controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, code, and process vendor invoices, ensuring appropriate documentation, approvals, and expense allocations.
- Administer employee travel and expense submissions, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Manage shared accounts payable and T&E inboxes, responding to inquiries, resolving discrepancies, and following up on outstanding requests.
- Provide timely, professional support to internal stakeholders and external vendors regarding invoices, expenses, and payment inquiries.
- Perform corporate credit card and accounts payable reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
- Support payment preparation, month-end close activities, and internal and external audit requests.
- Identify and escalate exceptions involving invoice processing, expense allocations, and applicable tax treatment.
- Maintain accurate records and supporting financial documentation.
- Assist in documenting and improving standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and strengthen financial controls.
Qualifications
- Experience in accounts payable, expense administration, or related finance operations.
- Strong reconciliation skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience managing shared finance inboxes and responding to internal and external inquiries.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize competing responsibilities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and handle confidential financial information.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within investment management, hedge funds, or financial services.
- Familiarity with Workday and SAP Concur.
- Experience supporting month-end close, audit preparation, and financial process improvements.
- Understanding of financial controls and expense management best practices.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This 12-month consulting engagement offers the opportunity to contribute to the finance operations of a well-established global investment management organization.
You'll work with experienced finance professionals, gain exposure to a sophisticated financial services environment, and play an important role in maintaining efficient and accurate financial operations.
