Accounts Payable Jobs

Accounts Payable jobs are open across finance, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and logistics, at every level from entry-level clerk to manager and director, 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 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 jobs.

  • Proficiency in ERP or accounting software such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
  • Experience processing high-volume invoices accurately and on time
  • Strong knowledge of three-way matching for purchase orders, receipts, and invoices
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • Familiarity with month-end close processes and account reconciliation
  • AP or accounting certification such as APM through the Institute of Finance and Management

Tips for Your Accounts Payable Job Search

Quantify your invoice volume on resumes

Hiring managers want to know scale. List how many invoices you processed weekly or monthly, the dollar volume you managed, and how many vendors you handled. Generic phrases like 'processed invoices' tell them nothing about your capacity or workload.

Highlight ERP systems you have used

Accounts payable roles are almost always tied to a specific system. Call out every platform you have worked in, whether that is SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, QuickBooks, or Dynamics. Employers filter candidates on these names, so burying them in a dense paragraph costs you interviews.

Target postings that match your approval limits

Some roles require hands-on coding and data entry, while others focus on exception handling and approvals above a certain dollar threshold. Read each posting for the payment authority level described, and apply to roles where your experience with that tier is a direct match.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists accounts payable 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 system-based reconciliation exercise before the first interview. Practice pulling aged payables reports, identifying duplicate entries, and explaining discrepancies clearly, because interviewers will ask you to walk through your reasoning step by step.

Negotiate start date around month-end close

Accounts payable teams are busiest during month-end and quarter-end close cycles. If you are negotiating a start date, avoid the final week of any quarter. Starting mid-cycle lets you shadow existing staff during a normal-volume period rather than getting dropped into a crunch immediately.

Accounts Payable Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most accounts payables?

The most active employers for accounts payables right now are Kahana & Feld LLP, Jobot, and ghj, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, large retailers, and logistics companies tend to maintain the most consistent demand for accounts payable staff.

How many accounts payable jobs are remote?

About 54% of accounts payable openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more concentrated in accounts payable specialist and senior analyst positions where system access and document workflows are entirely cloud-based. Entry-level and clerk roles are more likely to require on-site work, particularly where physical invoice handling or check runs are still part of the process.

How do you become an accounts payable specialist?

Start by building foundational accounting knowledge through a two- or four-year degree in accounting or finance, or through bookkeeping courses that teach debits, credits, and reconciliation. Get hands-on experience with at least one major ERP platform, then apply to entry-level AP clerk or coordinator roles. Earning a certification like the Accounts Payable Manager credential from the Institute of Finance and Management strengthens your candidacy for mid-level and senior positions.

Can you get an accounts payable job with little experience?

Yes, many employers hire accounts payable clerks and assistants with little direct experience if you can show comfort with spreadsheets, basic accounting concepts, and attention to detail. Temp-to-hire roles at staffing agencies are a practical entry point, since they expose you to real AP workflows quickly. Completing an online bookkeeping course or getting certified in QuickBooks before applying also helps you stand out against candidates with similar experience levels.

What does the accounts payable interview process look like?

Most accounts payable interviews follow a phone screen with HR, then one or two rounds with the AP manager or controller. Expect questions about how you handle duplicate invoices, vendor disputes, and month-end reconciliation pressure. Some employers include a short practical exercise where you reconcile a sample report or identify errors in a mock vendor statement. References are typically checked before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to accounts payable jobs?

You can find and apply to accounts payable 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. The postings are updated regularly, so checking back frequently gives you access to openings as soon as they are posted.

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