Accounts Payable Specialist

Northbound Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a well-known financial services firm in New York, seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to join its team. You will oversee and execute the AP process and ensure invoices flow accurately through the ERP system.

You will manage AP mail, verify invoices against contracts, obtain approvals, and facilitate payments via ACH, checks, and wires. A 2–5+ year background in AP and experience with Great Plains are preferred, along with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute the Accounts Payable process.
• Maintain and improve AP system functionality.
• Manage AP mail and inboxes and ensure invoices are processed.
• Review invoices against service contracts for accuracy.
• Obtain internal approvals for invoices.
• Facilitate payments to vendors via ACH, check, and wire.

Skills

Accounts Payable

ERP systems

Great Plains

Vendor payments

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Great Plains

ERP platforms

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