Accounts Payable Specialist

Ledgent-Finance-; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance- seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist in Dedham, MA to manage full-cycle AP, verify invoices, and support audits. The role requires attention to detail and strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include expense analysis, coding to GL, and preparing year-end schedules, with monthly/yearly reporting to departments and business units.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience in a commercial services environment preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle accounts payable and verify invoices.
• Reconcile invoices with POs and receiving docs.
• Analyze expenses and code to General Ledger.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting docs.
• Generate financial reports for departments.
• Maintain vendor records and ensure timely payments.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist (JN -082026-428785) Dedham, Massachusetts

Salary: USD50000 - USD60000 per year

A well-established organization in the facility services industry is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join its accounting team. This position will be responsible for full-cycle accounts payable processing, expense analysis, audit support, and financial reporting activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Compile and process all approved accounts payable expenditures.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation; reconcile discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Analyze expenses and ensure accurate coding to the General Ledger.
• Prepare and maintain schedules supporting audits, tax requirements, and other financial reporting needs.
• Assist with the preparation of year-end audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Generate and distribute financial reports to various departments and business units.
• Support special accounting and finance projects as needed.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure timely payment processing.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Accounts Payable experience , preferably within a commercial services environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook .
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and troubleshoot issues effectively.