Accounts Payable Specialist

Church Pension Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage outgoing payments and vendor relationships. This role is crucial for maintaining financial stability and compliance within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, proficiency in accounting software, and excellent organizational skills. Join us to contribute to the financial health of the organization while enjoying flexible benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical (including Vision)

Dental

Supplemental Dental

Employer funded defined benefit pension plan

Employee Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability coverage

Long-Term Disability coverage

401(k) with matching contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Time Off available: Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting required.
• Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles and AP procedures.
• Proficiency in accounting software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices and payment requests.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and maintain accurate records.
• Assist in month-end closing processes and financial reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Education

BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Oracle

QuickBooks

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Church Pension Group (CPG) is a financial services organization that serves the Episcopal Church, located in Midtown Manhattan. CPG was founded in 1917 to provide pension benefits to eligible clergy of the Episcopal Church. Since then, its mission has expanded to include life and disability insurance, health benefits, property & casualty insurance, and publishing.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for administering a company's outgoing payments and ensuring that all invoices are paid accurately and on time. This role involves maintaining strong relationships with vendors, ensuring proper documentation and approval for all expenditures, and working closely with other finance team members to support overall financial health and compliance. The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining the financial stability of the organization by ensuring liabilities are properly recorded and paid. Their accuracy affects the company’s cash flow, vendor relationships, and compliance with financial regulations. They often collaborate with Corporate Finance, Accounting, Tax & Internal Audit departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices and payment requests.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving reports.
• Code and enter invoices into accounting software or ERP system.
• Close cycle of check payments, posting of wire payments, voids/stop payment, and payment re-issues.

• Supplier On-boarding and maintenance of supplier database.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and communicate with vendors as needed.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and maintain accurate records.
• Assist in month-end closing processes and financial reporting.
• Maintain proper documentation for audits and internal controls.
• Monitor AP Aging reports and ensure timely payments.
• Support expense report review and reimbursement processing.
• Participates in CPG’s supplier tax compliance as it relates to the creation of 1099 and 1042s and the filing with the Internal Revenue Service.
• Work closely with other functional areas to ensure that transactions and procedures are compliant with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls (including interaction with internal and external auditors).
• Participate in special projects affecting Accounts Payable policies or processes.
• Respond to internal customer inquiries and requests.
• Performs other related duties and special projects, as assigned.

• Effective performance of the essential functions of this position requires regular in-person, on-site interaction with colleagues, both for purposes of internal and external relationship building and meaningful collaboration.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Intermediate knowledge of Oracle preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles and AP procedures.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. Combination of experience and education considered.
• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Commuting to the office, on average, three days a week. Extensive use of a computer keyboard is a demand of the position to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable someone with a disability to perform the essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: CurrentlyHybrid (two days working from home, three days working in a standard office environment, Tue-Thurs.). Church Pension Group employees must maintain a professional, compassionate, and trustworthy work environment always. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable someone with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job within this environment.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000

Join us and Create A Better Future For Yourself!

Flexible Benefits available to eligible employees:

• Medical (including Vision)
• Dental
• Supplemental Dental

Core Benefits automatically provided to eligible employees:

• Employer funded defined benefit pension plan (five year vesting)
• Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage (elected as either pre-tax or after-tax)
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Worker’s Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retiree health insurance (eligible after 10 years)
• Retiree life insurance

Elective Benefits available to eligible employees:

• 401(k) with matching contributions (immediate vesting)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter Benefits
• New York’s 529 College Savings Program (NY State residents)

Educational Assistance Program available to eligible employees

Maternity/Paternity Leave available to eligible employees

Time Off available to eligible employees: Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Please understand that, as a general policy, CPG does not sponsor visas.

EOE: Minorities/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation

If you are a CPG employee, please use your CPG email address when creating your profile to apply.