Accounts Payable Specialist

Northbound Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbound Executive Search is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for a prominent Financial Services firm in New York. You will oversee the AP process, validate invoices, and maintain GP-based workflows.

Responsibilities include approvals, vendor payment processing via ACH, check, and wire, and ensuring invoices match contracts and controls. The role requires 2–5+ years of AP experience and a good eye for accuracy.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of Accounts Payable experience within financial services.
• Experience with Microsoft Great Plains accounting software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and controls.
• Experience with AP systems and ERP platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute the Accounts Payable process.
• Maintain and improve the functionality of the AP system.
• Oversee the company’s AP mail and email inboxes and ensure all invoices are processed in the AP system.
• Review invoices against service contracts to ensure accuracy.
• Obtain and collect all necessary internal approvals for invoices.
• Facilitate payments to vendors via ACH, check, and wire through the company’s bank platform.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Great Plains

Job description

Our client, a well-known Financial Services firm in New York, is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join its team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing and executing the Accounts Payable process
• Maintain and improve the functionality of the AP system
• Oversee the company’s AP mail and email inboxes and ensure all invoices are processed in the AP system
• Review invoices against service contracts to ensure accuracy
• Obtain and collect all necessary internal approvals for invoices
• Facilitate payments to vendors via ACH, check, and wire through the company’s bank platform

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of Accounts Payable experience within financial services
• Experience within Microsoft Great Plains accounting software
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and controls
• Experience with AP systems and ERP platforms