Accounts Payable & T&E Consultant
Description
Accounts Payable & T&E Consultant
Location: Stamford, Connecticut US
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.
Commitment To Diversity
We recognize, celebrate, and seek to increase diversity across our organization. Diversity is an asset to organizations and linked to better performance. It is an integral part of how we do business and imperative to our success. As an international Group, we also believe that our people need to reflect our clients and local communities.
Linedata is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.
It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.