About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Food Distribution (Meat & Seafood).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Accounts Payable (A/P) role supports the finance team by processing vendor invoices and ensuring timely, accurate payments. You will be focused on invoice review, coding, reconciliation, and supplier communications.

• Obtain supplier invoices, receiving documents, and supporting documentation; examine, code, and post to the accounting system
• Match invoices to issued purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
• Prepare checks for printing and issue hand checks as needed
• Respond to supplier A/P queries and follow up to resolution
• Coordinate with buyers and other stakeholders to resolve cost discrepancies and maintain a cost discrepancy log
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the financial lead

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What We’re Looking For

We seek an organized, detail-oriented candidate who can learn quickly and work collaboratively across procurement and finance.

• Entry-level (open to recent graduates or candidates with limited professional experience)
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred but not required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations

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Skills & Tools

• Proficient computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Excel and Word
• Comfortable learning accounting software and internal systems
• Accuracy with numeric data entry and invoice coding
• Professional, responsive supplier communication

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Compensation & Location

• Location: Landover, MD
• Estimated pay: $83,062 per year (estimated)

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Why Join

This role is a practical step into accounting and finance within the food distribution sector (meat & seafood). You’ll gain hands-on accounts payable experience, strengthen Excel and accounting-system skills, and work with cross-functional teams handling purchasing and supplier relationships. Careertakes can also surface additional matched opportunities if you’d like alternative roles.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.