Accounts Payable Clerk

Beacon Hill; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

federal and state leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill, a staffing firm partnering with a financial services client in Downtown Manhattan, seeks an Accounts Payable Clerk to join the team and gain experience in a fast-paced corporate setting.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing AP communications, and assisting with payments using ACH, checks, and electronic methods. The role involves Workday data entry and Excel-based reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong overall technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage AP email inboxes, respond to vendor/internal inquiries.
• Assist with payment processing including ACH, check, and electronic payments.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile invoices, payment activity, and vendor statements as needed.
• Enter and update financial data within Workday and other accounting systems.
• Utilize Excel to prepare reports, track payment activity, and support data analysis.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Support month-end close activities and other accounting projects.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Technical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Beacon Hill is partnering with a financial services firm in Downtown Manhattan to hire an Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional looking to build experience in a fast-paced corporate environment. The Accounts Payable Clerk will support daily AP operations, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing, payment administration, and vendor communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage and monitor accounts payable email inboxes, responding to vendor and internal inquiries.
• Assist with payment processing, including ACH, check, and electronic payments.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile invoices, payment activity, and vendor statements as needed.
• Enter and update financial data within Workday and other accounting systems.
• Utilize Excel to prepare reports, track payment activity, and support data analysis.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
• Support month-end close activities and other accounting projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong overall technical aptitude.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.

Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future