Accounts Payable Accountant

Our Mission:At Sunny Side Accounting, we provide on-time, accurate financials and HR services so hospitality operators can make confident data-driven business decisions and focus on what they love—creating great guest experiences! Job Summary:We’re looking for a detail-driven Accounts Payable Accountant to help manage our growing multi-entity AP function across fast-paced restaurant brands. This role is about more than just data entry—you’ll own key AP processes, drive accuracy and accountability, and play a vital part in delivering timely financials to our clients. If you love crossing off checklists, spotting errors before they become problems, and working with a team that moves fast, this could be your happy place. Core ResponsibilitiesAccounts Payable Management • Accurately process vendor invoices and payments across multiple entities. • Review invoices for appropriate approvals and coding.Maintain updated records in Sage Intacct, PlateIQ, and Ctuit/R365 with high accuracy. • Proactively communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies or past-due items. • Reconcile AP subledger and assist with AP-related reporting and month-end close processes. • Assist with payment processing - ACH/Check/Credit Card template prep, and accurate documentation. • Organize and manage AP items through shared inbox workflows. Accounting Support • Prepare journal entries & account reconciliations related to accounts payable. • Credit card reconciliation and payments. • Assist with month-end close processes. • Support special projects & process improvements. • Suggest process improvements to improve seed and accuracy of vendor payments. • Support clients and team members by monitoring and working the accounting email inbox.29. Team Collaboration • Collaborate with other team members for seamless month-end processing. • Partner with clients to streamline processes & improve accuracy of financial reports. What we’re looking for:We’re looking for someone who is accountable, organized, and self-motivated—someone who takes ownership and follows through without needing to be micromanaged. The ideal candidate has experience with multi-entity accounting, ideally in hospitality or a service-based industry, and thrives on bringing order to complexity, especially in high-volume environments. Strong communication skills are essential; you should be able to collaborate effectively with teammates and vendors alike. Most importantly, you have a sharp eye for detail and can spot and correct errors before they become problems. Outcomes If You’re the Right Fit: • Expand Client Capacity → Help us take on more clients while keeping AP running smoothly. • Boost Productivity → Take ownership of AP tasks & optimize processes. • Increase Efficiency → Handle high transaction volumes without sacrificing quality. • Improve Accuracy → Collaborate on quality control & error reduction. • Support Growth → Help refine workflows so we can scale! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $29.00 - $31.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid sick time • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday Application Question(s): • What would the title of your autobiography be, and why? • What motivated you to specialize in Accounts Payable, and how has it shaped your career? • Describe a time when you identified & resolved a major AP issue. What was the result? • When was the last time you missed a professional goal? What happened, and what did you learn? • How do you handle tight deadlines in a high-volume AP environment? Work Location: In person