LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a well-established company and is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join its Finance team. This position plays a vital role in ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial transactions while providing excellent customer service to internal departments and external vendors.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, collaborative, and committed to maintaining the highest level of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Media, PA
Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite
Salary: $45,000 - $50,000
Key Responsibilities
Process invoices, employee reimbursement requests, ad hoc payments, and vendor payments accurately and efficiently.
Review and reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable balances.
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, unmatched purchase orders, and payment issues.
Partner with Purchasing and internal departments to ensure accurate processing of transactions.
Communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries and account discrepancies.
Prepare and process checks, ACH payments, and wire transfers.
Monitor ACH returns and process payment voids, reissues, and stop payments as needed.
Maintain vendor records and supporting documentation, including W-9 forms and purchase orders.
Assist with annual audit requests and year-end 1099 reporting.
Provide exceptional customer service to employees, vendors, and students.
Support additional accounting and finance projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Minimum of 3 years of accounts payable or accounting experience.
Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and vendor management.
Experience with ERP or accounting systems required.
Banner experience is highly preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience within higher education, nonprofit, or public-sector organizations.
Experience supporting audits and year-end reporting.
Knowledge of ACH, wire payments, and vendor reconciliation processes.
Benefits & Time Off
Healthcare
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Employer-paid contribution covering approximately 85% of healthcare premiums
Retirement Plan
10% employer retirement contribution
Fully vested from day one
No employee contribution required
Paid Time Off
22 Vacation Days
7 Personal Days
12 Sick Days
Additional Time Off
Two-week paid holiday break during Christmas/New Year
One-week Spring Break closure
Fridays off during the summer (mid-May through mid-August)
Paid Holidays
10 Paid Holidays, including:
New Year's Eve
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving (2 days)
Additional holiday closure during the Christmas/New Year period
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Pay Details: $45,000.00 to $50,000.00 per year
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
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