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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2026 · 23 MIN

Master These 10 Accounts Payable Concepts Before Your Next Interview

from APNow · host Mary Schaeffer

Most people can do Accounts Payable… but very few can explain the core concepts clearly. And that’s exactly what separates average AP staff from true professionals. In this video, I’m breaking down 10 essential Accounts Payable concepts that instantly reveal whether someone actually knows what they’re doing — from invoice processing fundamentals to vendor management, 3‑way matching, accruals, internal controls, and more. If you work in AP, accounting, bookkeeping, shared services, or finance operations, this video will help you level up your technical accuracy, improve your workflow, and speak about AP processes with confidence and clarity. These are the concepts hiring managers, controllers, and auditors expect you to understand — and the ones that make you stand out in interviews and on the job. What You’ll Learn: * The 10 core AP concepts every professional must master * How to explain AP processes clearly (the skill most people lack) * Common mistakes AP teams make — and how to avoid them * How AP connects to month-end close, accruals, and financial reporting * The exact terminology used by controllers, auditors, and CFOs Perfect For: ✔ Accounts Payable Specialists ✔ Accounting Clerks ✔ AP Managers & Supervisors ✔ Bookkeepers ✔ Anyone preparing for an AP or accounting job interview ✔ Professionals wanting to grow into senior AP, accounting, or finance roles Watch next: 5 hardest interview questions for accounts payable https://youtu.be/sJC_sXAmGHI Subscribe for more tips and insights like this: https://www.youtube.com/APNow?sub_confirmation=1 Looking for more of the most current business intelligence about + Best practices around your payment and accounts payable function + Current and new fraud protection protocols + The newest technology impacting your accounting, accounts payable, and payment functions + Career advancement +And much more!!

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