Accounts Payable Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is assisting a respected higher-education institution in hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist. This full-time role supports day-to-day financial operations with a focus on accurate, timely payments.

The position offers a mission-driven, team-oriented culture and strong work-life balance, with exposure to process improvements and system optimization. Candidates should have 2+ years in AP and a Bachelor’s in accounting or related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of AP or general accounting experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and customer service orientation
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting systems
• Experience with Workday Financials or similar ERP preferred, nonprofit or higher-education experience a plus

Responsabilités

• Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and PO payments
• Review, match, and code invoices accurately
• Prepare weekly check and ACH payment runs
• Resolve vendor or departmental discrepancies
• Reconcile vendor statements and assist with month-end close
• Support audit requests and help streamline AP processes

Connaissances

AP experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/related field

Outils

Excel

ERP/Accounting systems

Workday

Description du poste

Our client is a respected institution in the higher education sector seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their collaborative accounting team. This full-time role is key to maintaining smooth day-to-day financial operations and ensuring accurate, timely payments.

Highlights about this opportunity:

• Working with a mission-driven organization

• Supportive, team-oriented culture with strong institutional values

• Work-life balance

• Exposure to process improvement and system optimization

Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Specialist include but are not limited to:

• Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and purchase order payments

• Review, match, and code invoices accurately

• Prepare weekly check and ACH payment runs

• Resolve vendor or departmental discrepancies

• Reconcile vendor statements and assist with month-end close

• Support audit requests and help streamline AP processes

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

• 2+ years of AP or general accounting experience

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Excellent communication and customer service orientation

• Proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting systems

• Experience with Workday Financials or similar ERP preferred, prior higher-education or nonprofit experience a plus

Salary Range:
$55,000 - 65,000