Accounts Payable Specialist

Abacus Group, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Group, LLC is seeking a Payroll Manager to join our Nassau County, LI office. The role focuses on managing payroll processes, collaborating with finance, HR and operations to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

You will handle full-cycle AP tasks as needed, support month-end close, and apply strong attention to detail in a project-based services environment. The position requires familiarity with ERP systems and Excel for reporting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of high-volume Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience in construction, demolition, environmental services, engineering, or other project-based industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the AP cycle and basic accounting principles.
• Technologically savvy with ERP/accounting systems and AP platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Handle full-cycle AP processes including invoicing, approvals, and payments.
• Match invoices with POs, contracts, receipts, and supporting docs.
• Code invoices to GL accounts, jobs, projects, and cost centers.
• Process checks, ACH, and other electronic payments.
• Maintain vendor records and respond to inquiries.
• Research and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal teams.
• Assist with month-end close, AP accruals, reconciliations, and special projects.
• Use accounting software and Excel to improve efficiency.

Skills

AP knowledge

High-volume AP

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

ERP systems

AP automation tools

Job description

Our client is an Environmental Services company. They seek a Payroll Manager to join their Nassau County, LI office.

Responsibilities

• Handle full-cycle AP process, including invoice entry, coding, approvals, and payments.
• Match invoices with purchase orders, contracts, receipts, and supporting documentation.
• Code invoices to the appropriate GL accounts, jobs, projects, and cost centers.
• Process checks, ACH, and other electronic payments.
• Maintain vendor records, respond to inquiries, and reconcile vendor statements.
• Research and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal teams.
• Assist with month-end close, AP accruals, reconciliations, and special projects.
• Use accounting software, AP automation tools, and Excel to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of high-volume Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience in construction, demolition, environmental services, engineering, or another project-based industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the AP cycle and basic accounting principles.
• Technologically savvy with experience using ERP/accounting systems and AP platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently and collaboratively.