Accounts Payable / Staff Accountant (Temp-to-Perm)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk/Staff Accountant to join our client’s finance team on a temp‑to‑perm basis. The role involves managing high‑volume invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, and supporting month‑end close activities.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate all Accounts Payable functions: open mail, scan invoices, manage inbox, enter invoices into the ERP system, reconcile vendor statements, process electronic bank payments and issue checks.
• Download and review daily bill payment reports from multiple banks, reconcile them with the Cogsdale billing system and general ledger.
• Assist with month‑end journal entries, general ledger analyses, bank reconciliations, and preparation of management reports using Great Plains and Cogsdale.
• Support Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) testing and documentation, and perform special projects for the Accounting Department.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience in a fast‑paced environment, preferably in high‑volume Accounts Payable.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to maintain organized records, especially for project‑related work.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles with the aptitude to learn independently while following guidance.
• Only Caymanians or candidates with the right to work in the Cayman Islands will be considered.

Required skills

• Experience with ERP systems, specifically Great Plains and Cogsdale.
• Proficiency in 3‑way matching of invoices to purchase orders and vendor reconciliations.
• Knowledge of accrual accounting, bank reconciliations, and SOX testing procedures.