Accounts Payable Specialist

Bowery Residents' Committee; New York (NY); In loco; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Bowery Residents' Committee in New York is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to process invoices, verify data, and maintain accounts payable records. You will clarify discrepancies, assemble invoices, and compute totals to ensure timely payments in line with policy.

The role supports month-end close, reconciles vendor statements, and prepares journal entries. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential; 2+ years in similar work and a BA in Accounting or Finance preferred.

Competenze

• BA in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 2+ years' related experience preferred.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Attention to detail with analytical skill.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Confidentiality and problem solving abilities required.
• Proficiency with automated financial systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting software is a plus.

Mansioni

• Handle assigned vendor accounts.
• Process invoices, verify financial data for AP records and pay obligations.
• Clarify questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures.
• Obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments.
• Assemble invoices to be completed for payment.
• Verify and calculate all extensions and totals on invoices and take discounts when applicable.
• Review invoices and requisitions for satisfactory payment approval.
• Check vendor files for any previous payments.
• Maintain copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence for BRC records.
• Prepare journal entries listing invoice details and coding per policy.
• Prepare supporting schedules for annual financial audits and as required.
• Assist with month end financial close.
• Reconcile vendor statements.
• Related duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Organization

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Formazione

BA in Accounting or Finance

Strumenti

Excel

Accounting Software

ERP/Financial Systems

Descrizione del lavoro

• Process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records, and provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization
• Clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures
• Obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments
• Assemble invoices to be completed for payment
• Verify and calculate all extensions and totals on invoices (calculating and taking discounts when applicable)
• Review invoices and requisitions for satisfactory payment approval
• Check vendor files for any previous payments
• Maintain copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for BRC records
• Prepare journal entries listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures
• Prepare supporting schedules for annual financial audits and as required
• Assist with month end financial close
• Related duties as assigned

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handle assigned vendor accounts
• Process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records, and provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization
• Clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures
• Obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments
• Assemble invoices to be completed for payment
• Verify and calculate all extensions and totals on invoices (calculating and taking discounts when applicable)
• Review invoices and requisitions for satisfactory payment approval
• Check vendor files for any previous payments
• Maintain copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for BRC records
• Prepare journal entries listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures
• Reconcile vendor statements
• Prepare supporting schedules for annual financial audits and as required
• Assist with month end financial closeRelated duties as assigned

Hours

Full-time 35 hours per week

• Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

Qualifications

• BA in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 2+ years' related experience preferred
• Organization, prioritization skills
• attention to detail with analytical skill
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Confidentiality
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to complete work on schedule
• High level of comfort and proficiency working with automated financial systems and Microsoft Excel. Experience with an accounting software a plus.
• Basic understanding of principles of finance, bookkeeping and accounting