Accounts Payable Specialist - Community Impact

YMCA Buffalo Niagara; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary benefit options

12% employer-paid 403(b) retirement

Job summary

YMCA Buffalo Niagara in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator to manage all AP functions, including coding, approvals, and timely payments.

You will work Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm, ensure accurate vendor records, and support the Finance team with reconciliations, reporting, and audits. This role emphasizes internal controls and process improvement in a collaborative, community-focused organization.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–4 years of accounts payable experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounts payable processes and accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience with Key Total Invoice & Pay and Daxko ERP is preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.

Responsibilities

• Review, code, and process invoices for accuracy, appropriate approvals, and proper general ledger coding.
• Enter invoices into the accounting system accurately and timely.
• Coordinate the weekly accounts payable process and ensure payments are processed according to schedules.
• Verify supporting documentation and approvals prior to payment.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances.
• Assist with monthly account reconciliations and month-end closing activities.
• Prepare AP reports and other financial reports as requested.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Key Total Invoice & Pay

Daxko ERP

Excel

Job description

YMCA Buffalo Niagara in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator to manage all AP functions, including coding, approvals, and timely payments.

You will work Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm, ensure accurate vendor records, and support the Finance team with reconciliations, reporting, and audits. This role emphasizes internal controls and process improvement in a collaborative, community-focused organization.