Accounts Payable Specialist

Novogradac & Company LLP; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Novogradac & Company LLP is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Portland, OR. This role involves supporting the Finance department through various accounting tasks, including invoice processing, vendor account management, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and relevant experience, contributing to the firm's commitment to excellence in a progressive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

401(k) with firm profit-sharing

Discretionary annual bonuses

Flexible working hours and arrangements

Increased number of paid holidays

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related accounts receivable/payable experience.
• Prior experience working in a professional services firm is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and code invoices/expenses reports.
• Prepare weekly check runs and process manual checks.
• Reconcile vendor monthly statements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist performs a variety of accounting and bookkeeping functions in support of the Finance department. This position responds to inquiries, processes and analyzes reports, prepares and executes financial transactions, and maintains account records. This position reports to the Assistant Controller.

The firm has one available position in either Austin, TX; Atlanta; GA; Cleveland, OH; Dover, OH; Long Beach, CA; or Portland, OR. Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Please discuss available options with your recruiter.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Review and code invoices/expenses reports while adhering to firm policies.
• Prepare weekly check runs and process manual checks as required.
• Reconcile vendor monthly statements and resolve any outstanding issues with vendors.
• Monitor contract due dates and pay within terms of contract.
• Set-up and maintain vendor accounts; and prepare 1099 forms at year-end.
• Administer credit card transactions on behalf of the Firm along with reconciling the statement with gathering receipts, coding, and data entry.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Sound understanding of financial concepts and ability to calculate figures and amounts for a variety of financial transactions.
• Superior organizational and follow-through skills, performing work accurately with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities.
• Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite, in particular with Excel, as well as experience using accounting software systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree plus 1-3 years of related accounts receivable/payable experience and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree in accounting/finance or a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field. Prior experience working in a professional services firm is a plus.

Why work with us?

Our firm is committed to providing our people with opportunities to excel professionally. We believe in the importance of a welcoming work culture and quality work-life integration to support our staff as we grow together.

We’re leading the way to a better future of work culture.

• Increased number of paid holidays per year
• Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions
• Flexible working hours and work arrangements
• Remote and hybrid opportunities
• Expanding Social Impact department for a healthy, happy, inclusive and productive workplace
  
  
  

The Benefits Of Joining Our Team

• Strong growth opportunities
• Competitive benefits package
• 401(k) package with firm profit-sharing
• Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions & CPA bonus plan
• Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration
• Dress for your day policy
• Resources of a national firm
• Compensation: $46,000 - $55,000 depending on experience. More is possible if experience dictates.
  
  
  

Get to know us better!

Hello! We’re Novogradac & Company LLP, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 800 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.

Novogradac & Company LLP is one of the nation’s top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.

Ready to learn more?

To be considered for this position, interested candidates MUST apply via our company website:

Novogradac & Company LLP offers a progressive work environment, competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts and a 401(k).

Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.

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