Accounts Payable Specialist

Ledgent; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Boston, MA. The role involves processing invoices and payments, utilizing Workday for financial operations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and experience in full-cycle Accounts Payable. This temporary position has the potential for permanent employment. Strong Excel skills and collaboration with finance teams are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience as a sole contributor.
• Experience in processing vendor invoices and payments using Workday.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles required.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and payment requests in Workday accurately.
• Match purchase orders, resolve discrepancies in invoices.
• Prepare and execute vendor payments including ACH and wire transfers.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

2-5 years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience

Workday Financials experience

Advanced Excel proficiency

Accounts payable experience in higher education or nonprofit

Strong knowledge of accounting principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Overview

Accounts Payable Specialist (Workday Experience) – Boston, MA (Fenway area, close to T). Temporary start immediately with potential for permanent opportunity. This role is with a Higher Education client and involves processing vendor invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests, ensuring timely, accurate processing in accordance with institutional policies and internal controls. The role requires collaboration with finance and procurement staff, support for audits, and optimization of AP workflows using Workday.

Base pay range

$28.00/hr - $35.00/hr

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Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 2-5 years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience as a sole contributor.
• Workday Financials experience required – including invoice processing, supplier setup, PO matching, and payments.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, data validation, and reporting).
• Accounts payable experience in higher education, nonprofit, or other regulated environments required.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Process invoices, expense reports, and payment requests in Workday, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Match purchase orders (POs), receiving documents, and invoices; resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare, schedule, and execute vendor payments (ACH, wire transfers, checks).
• Review and code invoices to correct general ledger (GL) accounts, cost centers, and/or fund sources.
• Reconcile AP sub-ledgers to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform periodic reviews of liabilities, aging of payables, and provide reports to management.
• Coordinate with purchasing, contracts, and receiving to verify goods/services delivery and approve invoices.
• Support month-end and year-end closing, including accruals of expenses and cut-offs.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and internal stakeholders' questions about payment status.
• Maintain internal controls, audit trails, and ensure compliance with institutional policy, federal/state regulations, and internal or external audit requirements.

If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please send your updated resume in WORD format.

Note: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We comply with applicable state and local laws regarding background checks where required.