Accounts Payable, Payroll Accountant

Jobtailor; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage accounts payable, payroll processing, and financial reporting. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely close with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include vendor setup, invoice processing, journal entries, reconciliations, and coordinating with HR for payroll. Knowledge of Blackbaud Financial Edge and ERP systems is preferred; Bachelor's in Accounting or related field required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent.
• Experience in accounts payable and payroll functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with internal controls and process improvement practices.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge or a similar ERP/financial management system (preferred).
• Experience with inventory accounting and inventory management systems (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounts payable process including vendor setup, invoice review and coding, approval routing, and payment processing via check and ACH.
• Maintain vendor records and support IRS W-9 and 1099 reporting.
• Review expense accounts and assist with month-end accruals.
• Maintain payroll data accuracy and collaborate with HR to support payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with federal, Massachusetts, and applicable local payroll, tax, and wage-and-hour requirements.
• Prepare journal entries and perform account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process.
• Maintain accounting records for inventory transactions.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Payroll Processing

Financial Reporting

General Ledger

Reconciliations

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Manage the full accounts payable process, including vendor setup, invoice review and coding, approval routing, and payment processing via check and ACH.
• Maintain vendor records and support compliance with IRS W-9 and 1099 reporting requirements.
• Review expense accounts and assist with month-end accrual determinations.
• Maintain payroll data accuracy and collaborate with Human Resources to support payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with federal, Massachusetts, and applicable local payroll, tax, and wage-and-hour requirements.
• Prepare journal entries and perform account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process.
• Maintain accounting records for inventory transactions.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in accounting, including accounts payable and payroll functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with internal controls and process improvement practices.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge or a similar ERP/financial management system (preferred).
• Experience with inventory accounting and inventory management systems (preferred).

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing accounts payable processes, payroll accuracy, and compliance with federal and local regulations. Proficient in financial reporting, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate accounting records.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounts Payable Management
• Payroll Processing
• Financial Reporting
• General Ledger Accounting
• Blackbaud Financial Edge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Accounts Payable
• Payroll Functions
• Journal Entries
• Account Reconciliations
• Expense Account Review
• IRS W-9 Compliance
• 1099 Reporting
• Inventory Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Process Improvement

Industry Keywords

• Accounting
• Finance
• Compliance
• Tax Requirements
• Wage-and-Hour Regulations

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Blackbaud Financial Edge
• ERP Systems