Accounts Payable / Accounting Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Waterbury, CT is seeking an Accounts Payable / Accounting Specialist for a part-time or full-time, on-site role. This temporary position focuses on accounts payable with potential broader accounting duties depending on experience.

The ideal candidate has 2–3+ years of AP or related accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• Proficient in invoice processing and GL coding.
• Experience with journal entries and bank reconciliations (preferred for full-time).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Financial Edge is a plus.
• No degree required; hands-on accounting experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Process and enter vendor invoices accurately.
• Code invoices to general ledger accounts.
• Allocate expenses across programs or departments.
• Prepare and issue weekly check payments.
• Organize financial data in Excel for reporting.
• Maintain accurate records and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Support general accounting functions including journal entries.
• Assist with bank reconciliations.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure timely processing.
• Assist with additional accounting projects as needed.

Skills

Accounts payable

General ledger coding

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent worker

Tools

Financial Edge

Job description

Accounts Payable / Accounting Specialist

Location: Waterbury, CT
Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time | 100% Onsite
Employment Type: Temporary
Pay Rate: $22–$35/hour, depending on experience

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable / Accounting Specialist to join a busy accounting department in the Waterbury area. This position offers flexibility for either a part-time professional focused primarily on accounts payable or a full-time candidate with broader general accounting experience.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounts payable processes, general ledger coding, and Excel, along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a collaborative finance team while supporting daily accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Process and enter vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Review and code invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Allocate expenses across multiple programs or departments, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and issue weekly check payments, including payments covering multiple invoices.
• Download and organize financial data in Excel to support reporting and reconciliation activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Support general accounting functions, including journal entries and bank reconciliations, depending on experience.
• Collaborate with accounting leadership to ensure timely and accurate financial processing.
• Assist with additional accounting projects and departmental needs as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, general ledger coding, and payment processing.
• General accounting experience, including journal entries and bank reconciliations, preferred for full-time candidates.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with financial spreadsheets.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Experience with Financial Edge or similar accounting software is a plus.
• Previous nonprofit accounting experience or exposure to multi-department expense allocations is a plus.
• No degree required; relevant hands-on accounting experience is valued.

Schedule & Additional Details

• Part-Time: Wednesday through Friday during regular business hours, with an approximately 8:00–8:30 AM start.
• Full-Time: Full-time opportunities may be considered for candidates with broader general accounting experience.
• Work Arrangement: Fully onsite in Waterbury, CT.

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