Accounts Payable Clerk

Urban League of Rhode Island; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Work-life benefits

Job summary

Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to back up the AP Manager and assist with monthly reconciliations. You will process vendor invoices, purchase requests, and reimbursements, supporting timely and accurate financial operations across FSRI’s Rhode Island locations.

The role requires at least two years of AP experience, knowledge of Great Plains and Excel, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of Accounts Payable experience required.
• Accounting certificate or Associates degree in accounting/finance preferred.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral) with staff throughout the agency.
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems, preferably Great Plains; Knowledge of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requests and place online orders.
• Process vendor invoices and assist with weekly disbursement check run.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and assist with month-end closing.
• Assist with annual 1099 reporting and expense reimbursements.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and support Accounts Payable staff as needed.
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting certificate or Associate degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Great Plains

Excel

Job description

Employer: Family Service of Rhode Island

Providence, RI 02904

Contact: Genesis Fuentes

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Job Description

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!

Position Summary: Supports, assists and acts as a back-up to Accounts Payable Manager with all aspects of Accounts Payable. Assists with monthly reconciliations.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Processes purchase requests
• Places online orders
• Processes vendor invoices
• Scans and saves vendor invoices and purchase requests electronically
• Assists with weekly disbursement check run
• Assists with annual 1099 reporting
• Assists and/or processes employee travel and miscellaneous reimbursements
• Assists with reconciling vendor accounts
• Assists with month’s closing
• Assists Accountants with sorting Accounts Payable issues
• Special projects/other duties and assignments as requested

Qualifications

• Two years of Accounts Payable experience required.
• Accounting certificate or Associates degree in accounting/finance preferred.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral) ability to communicate in a diplomatic, friendly, yet effective manner with all staff throughout the agency.
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems, preferably Great Plains.
• Knowledge of computer applications, especially Excel.
• Attention to detail, organization and documentation skills, problem solving, coordination, and ability to stay focused and prioritize.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented department with a mindset of customer service and team work.
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay

Physical Requirements: (With or without reasonable accommodation)

• Travel to and from office sites which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.

Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.

Join our FAMILY today!

Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.

Salary Levels

$0.00 - $0.00

Positions Available

There are 1 positions available at this time.

Application Period

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 through Monday, December 21, 2026

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