Accounts Payable Specialist

Family Service Of Rhode Island Inc; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Service of RI (FSRI) is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to support the AP Manager and help with monthly reconciliations. You will process purchase requests, vendor invoices, and travel reimbursements while assisting with year-end 1099s and month-end closing.

The role requires 2 years of AP experience; an accounting certificate or AS degree is preferred. Strong communication, Excel skills, and familiarity with Great Plains are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Two years of Accounts Payable experience required.
• Accounting certificate or Associates degree in accounting/finance preferred.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral) with all staff.
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems, preferably Great Plains.
• Knowledge of computer applications, especially Excel.
• Attention to detail, organization and documentation skills, problem solving, coordination, and ability to stay focused and prioritize.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented department with a mindset of customer service and teamwork.
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Responsibilities

• Processes purchase requests.
• Places online orders.
• Processes vendor invoices.
• Scans and saves vendor invoices and purchase requests electronically.
• Assists with weekly disbursement check run.
• Assists with annual 1099 reporting.
• Assists and/or processes employee travel and miscellaneous reimbursements.
• Assists with reconciling vendor accounts.
• Assists with month’s closing.
• Assists Accountants with sorting Accounts Payable issues.
• Special projects/other duties as requested.

Skills

AP processing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Accounting certificate or AS degree

Tools

Great Plains

Excel

Job description

Family Service of RI (FSRI) is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to support the AP Manager and help with monthly reconciliations. You will process purchase requests, vendor invoices, and travel reimbursements while assisting with year-end 1099s and month-end closing.

The role requires 2 years of AP experience; an accounting certificate or AS degree is preferred. Strong communication, Excel skills, and familiarity with Great Plains are highly valued.