Accounts Payable Specialist

Our client is a respected institution in the higher education sector seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their collaborative accounting team. This full-time role is key to maintaining smooth day-to-day financial operations and ensuring accurate, timely payments.

Highlights about this opportunity:

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  Working with a mission-driven organization

  
  
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  Supportive, team-oriented culture with strong institutional values

  
  
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  Work-life balance with hybrid work schedule

  
  
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  Exposure to process improvement and system optimization

  
  
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Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Specialist include but are not limited to:

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  Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and purchase order payments

  
  
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  Review, match, and code invoices accurately

  
  
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  Prepare weekly check and ACH payment runs

  
  
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  Resolve vendor or departmental discrepancies

  
  
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  Reconcile vendor statements and assist with month-end close

  
  
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  Support audit requests and help streamline AP processes

  
  
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Qualification Requirements:

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

  
  
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  2+ years of AP or general accounting experience

  
  
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  Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  
  
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  Excellent communication and customer service orientation

  
  
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  Proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting systems

  
  
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• Experience with Workday Financials or similar ERP preferred, prior higher-education or nonprofit experience a plus
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Salary Range:
$55,000 - 65,000



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