Accounts Payable & Bookkeeping Specialist

Highland Park Community Development Corp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Park CDC is seeking a Bookkeeper - Accounts Payable in Queens, NY to manage invoicing, coding, and payments. The role reports to the CFO and is full-time, with non-exempt status.

The position requires an associates degree (or higher) in accounting and 1–3 years’ AP experience. Proficiency with QB Online and MS Office is expected; CARES knowledge is a plus. The role includes year-end support and internal control duties.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of accounts payable experience desired.
• Proficient in QB Online, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with CARES is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoices for timely payment.
• Code invoices to correct budget expense accounts and departments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and maintain open invoice files.
• Process weekly payments as directed by CFO.
• Assist with year-end audits and DHS documentation.
• Perform monthly petty cash, and other related duties as assigned.

Education

Associates Degree in Accounting or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

QB Online

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

CARES

Job description

Highland Park CDC is seeking a Bookkeeper - Accounts Payable in Queens, NY to manage invoicing, coding, and payments. The role reports to the CFO and is full-time, with non-exempt status.

The position requires an associates degree (or higher) in accounting and 1–3 years’ AP experience. Proficiency with QB Online and MS Office is expected; CARES knowledge is a plus. The role includes year-end support and internal control duties.