Accounts Payable Specialist

Justice Resource Institute Inc; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus ($2,000)

License reimbursement for professional

401K matched

Dental & health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute (JRI) is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage high-volume, full-cycle AP processing, review credit card activity, and ensure timely payments.

The role requires 3-5 years of AP experience, proficiency with Excel and Sage, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities.

JRI offers bilingual bonuses, license reimbursement, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment in Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounts payable experience, including high-volume, full-cycle processing.
• Experience reviewing and reconciling corporate credit card transactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Sage is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a professional, responsive manner.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, approvals, data entry, and payment processing.
• Process recurring and one-time rent payments accurately and on schedule.
• Research and resolve invoice, payment, and vendor account discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor and program staff inquiries and resolve invoice and payment issues promptly.
• Review corporate credit card transactions, receipts, coding, and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable records.
• Maintain accurate vendor files, payment records, and audit documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Sage

Job description

Justice Resource Institute (JRI), a leader in social justice with over 100 programs meeting the needs of underserved individuals and families throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, has a rare opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable processing while maintaining accuracy and meeting payment deadlines. Reviews and reconciles corporate credit card activity, resolves discrepancies, and maintains accurate financial records.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $55,000 to $60,000per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

In this role, you will:

• Manage high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, approvals, data entry, and payment processing.
• Process recurring and one-time rent payments accurately and on schedule.
• Research and resolve invoice, payment, and vendor account discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor and program staff inquiries and resolve invoice and payment issues promptly.
• Review corporate credit card transactions, receipts, coding, and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable records.
• Maintain accurate vendor files, payment records, and audit documentation.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

3-5 years of accounts payable experience, including high-volume, full-cycle processing.

Experience reviewing and reconciling corporate credit card transactions.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Experience with Sage is preferred.

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Clear written and verbal communication skills and a professional, responsive manner.

• Background checks and driving record assessments will be conducted.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

Who We Are Looking For:

Justice Resource Institute (JRI), a leader in social justice with over 100 programs meeting the needs of underserved individuals and families throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, has a rare opportunity for a Accounts Payable Specialist.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible forhigh-volume, full-cycle accounts payable processing while maintaining accuracy and meeting payment deadlines. Reviews and reconciles corporate credit card activity, resolves discrepancies, and maintainsaccurate financial records.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $55,000 to $60,000per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

In this role, you will:

• Manage high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, approvals, data entry, and payment processing.
• Process recurring and one-time rent payments accurately and on schedule.
• Research and resolve invoice, payment and vendor account discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor and program staff inquiries and resolve invoice and payment issues promptly.
• Review corporate credit card transactions, receipts, coding, and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable records.
• Maintain accurate vendor files, payment records, and audit documentation.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of accounts payable experience, including high-volume, full-cycle processing.
• Experience reviewing and reconciling corporate credit card transactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Sage is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a professional, responsive manner.
• Background checks and driving record assessments will be conducted.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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