Accounts Payable Specialist
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$27 - $30 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | New York, NY New York, New York open_in_new |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$15.27
$22.21
$28.50
$35.2
About this job
Job Description
Accounts Payable Specialist — Temp to Perm Location: Westchester, NY
Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401k
Schedule: Fully In-Office/On-Site
Compensation: $27 - $30/hr
A growing, multi-location services company is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a collaborative accounting team on a temp-to-perm basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a newly established entity's full AP function with room to grow within the organization.
About the Role
This position will own accounts payable operations for a newly formed business entity, working as part of a six-person AP team spread across multiple locations nationally. The right candidate is a team player who is confident, coachable, and willing to ask questions.
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume invoices in an accurate and timely manner — averaging 7,000–8,000 invoices per month across the organization
- Own full-cycle AP for an assigned entity including invoice receipt, coding, approval routing, and payment processing
- Code invoices to the appropriate GL accounts, cost centers, and departments
- Assist with sales and use tax compliance related to vendor invoices and purchasing activity
- Support purchasing functions including purchase order matching and vendor statement reconciliation
- Maintain accurate vendor records and assist with new vendor setup and documentation
- Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment inquiries
- Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts payable
- Support audit requests and maintain organized AP records in accordance with internal controls
- Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to team efficiency initiatives
Qualifications
- 2+ years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment
- Familiarity with GL coding, purchasing processes, and sales and use tax concepts
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage a high volume of transactions accurately
- Team-oriented with a collaborative, humble, and proactive approach
- Comfortable working independently while knowing when to ask for guidance
- Strong communication skills across remote and in-person team environments
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