Accounts Payable Specialist

BrainWorks; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

BrainWorks, a well-established benefits and insurance administration partner in the Lancaster, PA area, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a close-knit AP/AR team. You will process carrier invoices and ensure timely payments for client groups, with exposure to multiple departments.

Ideal candidates have a degree in accounting or 1–2 years AP experience, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail. NetSuite experience is a plus in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–2 years of accounts payable experience.
• Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables and VLOOKUPs).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a small, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Review and process incoming carrier invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Apply automated payment data, pull related reports, and verify accuracy prior to releasing payments.
• Ensure proper coding and documentation of all payables in NetSuite.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Collaborate with internal teams (including AR and stop-loss) to address payment-related inquiries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

1-2 years accounts payable experience

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Lancaster, PA area (Onsite, Semi-Hybrid)

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established leader in employee benefits and insurance administration, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their close-knit AP/AR team. In this role, you'll be responsible for processing claims-related carrier invoices and ensuring accurate, timely payments on behalf of client groups. It's an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or an experienced AP professional looking to work in a collaborative environment, with exposure to multiple departments and occasional coordination with the stop-loss team to resolve payment inquiries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and process incoming carrier invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Apply automated payment data, pull related reports, and verify accuracy prior to releasing payments.
• Ensure proper coding and documentation of all payables in NetSuite.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Collaborate with internal teams (including AR and stop-loss) to address payment-related inquiries.
• Maintain organized, up-to-date AP records.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field OR 1-2 years of accounts payable experience.
• Proficiency with Excel (basic to intermediate; comfortable working in pivot tables and using VLOOKUPs).
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a small, collaborative team.