Accounts Payable Accountant

CFS; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily lunch

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, partnered with a nonprofit education group, seeks an Accounts Payable Accountant in Gardner, MA. You will maintain invoice processing, execute weekly check runs, and manage about 100 invoices weekly while supporting vendor activity and internal staff with clear communications.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in accounting and at least 2 years of accounts payable experience, plus strong Excel skills. This role emphasizes accuracy and timely payments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or experience equivalent (+2 years).
• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, with responsibilities including invoice processing and check runs.
• Excel proficiency with sorting, formatting, formulas, and file uploads.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate invoice processing by verifying approvals, entering invoices, and posting transactions in the accounts payable system.
• Execute weekly check runs and prepare accurate positive-pay files for bank submission.
• Monitor vendor activity and support approximately 100 invoices per week, with volume varying throughout the year.
• Maintain petty cash and assist with related accounting processes as needed.
• Provide professional, compassionate support to internal staff and external vendors via email and phone communication.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing is partnered with a nonprofit education group to identify an Accounts Payable Accountant to join their team.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Support an education-focused nonprofit where finance directly supports the mission.
• Gain exposure to accounting process improvements, including the transition from paper checks and ongoing use of positive-pay controls.
• Work with a group of people who get work done, but also like to laugh.
• Free daily lunch available as a perk!

Key Responsibilities Of The Accounts Payable Accountant

• Maintain accurate invoice processing by verifying approvals, entering invoices, and posting transactions in the accounts payable system.
• Execute weekly check runs and prepare accurate positive-pay files for bank submission.
• Monitor vendor activity and support approximately 100 invoices per week, with volume varying throughout the year.
• Maintain petty cash and assist with related accounting processes as needed.
• Provide professional, compassionate support to internal staff and external vendors via email and phone communication.

Background Expected of the Accounts Payable Accountant

• Associate degree in accounting or experience equivalent (+2 years).
• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, with responsibilities including invoice processing and check runs.
• Excel proficiency with sorting, formatting, formulas, and file uploads.

Salary Range

• $50,000 - 65,000

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