Accounts Payable Coordinator

Atlas Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,817 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search is looking for an Accounts Payable Coordinator in New York, NY. This contract position involves overseeing daily accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate invoice processing and timely payments. The candidate should have solid AP experience and leadership skills.

The salary is estimated between $26 to $35 per hour, depending on various factors. You'll be responsible for managing vendor relationships and supporting compliance with internal controls while mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in financial services.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring team members.
• Strong knowledge of invoice coding, expense classification, and AP controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full‑cycle accounts payable operations including invoice processing and payments.
• Review and approve expense classifications across entities, funds, and cost centers.
• Manage vendor payments and maintain vendor relationships.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Leadership capability

Detail-oriented

Proficiency in Excel

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Our client, a respected institution in Brooklyn, is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator to support and oversee daily accounts payable operations in a fast‑paced environment. This contract role will focus on ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and strong internal controls while also providing team oversight. The ideal candidate has solid AP experience, leadership capability, and a detail‑oriented approach.

The estimated base pay for this position is $26 to $35 per hour. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee full‑cycle accounts payable operations including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payments
• Review and approve expense classifications across entities, funds, and cost centers
• Manage vendor payments (ACH, wires, checks) and maintain vendor relationships
• Support monthly close activities including accruals, prepaids, and reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and documentation standards
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior AP team members while driving performance and accountability

Job Requirements

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in financial services
• Prior experience leading or mentoring team members
• Strong knowledge of invoice coding, expense classification, and AP controls
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage high-volume workflows in a fast‑paced setting