Accounts Payable Associate Jobs

Accounts Payable Associate jobs are open across manufacturing, healthcare, real estate, and financial services, at every level from entry-level clerk to senior associate, with specializations in invoice processing, vendor management, and three-way matching. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles587+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerKahana & Feld LLP
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type46% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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Accounts Payable Technician I
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Accounts Payable Technician I
Johns Manville
Denver, Colorado
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Research & Academia
$50k - $69k/yr
Hybrid
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Accounts Payable & Billing Specialist
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Accounts Payable & Billing Specialist
AAON
Redmond, Oregon
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
Associate's degree in accounting

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Payroll and Accounts Payable Clerk
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Payroll and Accounts Payable Clerk
St. Mary’s Residential Community & Services
Boyce, Louisiana
Accounting
Administrative & Office Support
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$18 - $22/hr
On-Site
Associate's degree in accounting

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Accounts Payable Manager
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Accounts Payable Manager
Golden Landscape LLC.
Remote
Accounting
$76k - $99k/yr
Remote (US)

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Accounts Payable Manager
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Accounts Payable Manager
Dental365
New Hyde Park, New York
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$90k - $130k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Accounts Payable Associate Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Kahana & Feld LLP12
  • Jobot4
  • ghj3
  • Arclin3
  • LANXESS3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Energy
  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in accounts payable associate jobs.

  • 1-3 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience
  • Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Excel including VLOOKUP and pivot tables
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • Experience with three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices
  • Familiarity with vendor management and payment processing workflows

Tips for Your Accounts Payable Associate Job Search

Tailor your resume to ERP systems

Hiring managers scan for the specific software you've used. List every ERP or accounting platform you've touched, including the version if you know it. Vague entries like 'accounting software' get filtered out before a human sees your resume.

Quantify your invoice volume clearly

Accounts payable roles are volume-driven, so your resume needs to reflect that. State how many invoices you processed weekly or monthly and whether you worked in a high-volume, fast-close environment. Numbers make your experience concrete and comparable.

Target postings that match your approval limits

Many listings specify invoice approval thresholds or authority levels. Applying to roles well above what you've handled can hurt your candidacy. Focus on openings where your documented dollar-authority range aligns with what the employer describes.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists accounts payable associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for a reconciliation skills test

Many employers give a short Excel or accounting exercise during the interview process. Practice multi-step reconciliations, VLOOKUP, and basic pivot tables ahead of time. Candidates who stumble on a timed exercise rarely advance, even with strong resumes.

Negotiate start dates around month-end close

Accounts payable teams are busiest during month-end and quarter-end close cycles. If you have leverage on your start date, propose one that lands after a close period. It signals process awareness and gives you a smoother onboarding window.

Accounts Payable Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most accounts payable associates?

Kahana & Feld LLP, Jobot, and ghj are hiring the most accounts payable associates right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at large enterprises and regional healthcare systems with high invoice volumes.

How many accounts payable associate jobs are remote?

About 54% of accounts payable associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability highest in invoice processing and vendor communication roles. Positions that require handling physical mail, cutting paper checks, or accessing on-site filing systems are more likely to require in-office presence at least part of the week.

How do you become an accounts payable associate?

Start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration. Build hands-on familiarity with at least one ERP system, even through coursework or free training modules. Entry-level bookkeeping or accounting clerk roles are the most common stepping stone. Certifications from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers can strengthen your candidacy for competitive openings.

How do you get hired as an accounts payable associate with little experience?

Focus on roles that list 'entry-level' or 'will train' in the posting, often found at staffing agencies, mid-size manufacturers, and growing startups. Emphasize any exposure to invoice processing, expense reporting, or cash handling, even from internships or part-time work. Demonstrating comfort with Excel and a basic ERP system in your resume is often enough to clear the first screening round.

What does the accounts payable associate interview process look like?

Most processes run three stages: an initial phone or video screen with HR focused on availability and basic background, a technical interview or skills test covering reconciliation exercises and software familiarity, and a final conversation with the finance manager or controller. Some employers add a reference check before extending an offer. The technical assessment is the stage where most candidates are filtered, so prepare for timed Excel tasks.

Where can I find and apply to accounts payable associate jobs?

You can find and apply to accounts payable associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits. New positions are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you access to the most current openings.

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