Accounts Payable Specialist — Detail-Driven & Dependable

West Bay RI; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Health Insurance

Delta Dental

EyeMed

Agency-sponsored life insurance

401(k)

4 weeks prorated Vacation Time, Sick/W

Tuition Reimbursement

Aflac

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Recognition & Celebrations

Job summary

West Bay RI in Warwick, RI is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist who is detail-oriented, organized, and dependable to join our Finance Team.

You will review invoices for accuracy, process payments, reconcile statements, and provide backup payroll and accounting support while maintaining confidential records.

Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Location: Warwick, RI. Pay: $26–$28 hourly, based on experience. Join a community-focused organization that values accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 5-10 years of Accounts Payable or general accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Sandata and digital reporting systems preferred.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that our financial operations run smoothly, accurately, and efficiently.
• Review invoices for accuracy, proper documentation, and required approvals before processing payments.
• Process invoices and prepare and distribute checks and electronic payments (EFT/ACH).
• Reconcile credit card statements and work with vendors and internal departments to resolve discrepancies and payment issues.
• Prepare weekly manual deposits and garnishment checks.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable records, reports, spreadsheets, and filing systems.
• Provide backup support for payroll processing and other departmental financial functions.
• Record and distribute SSI/SSA checks.
• Support Food Stamp/EBT administration by verifying allotments, maintaining accurate records, monitoring usage, preparing vendor vouchers, and processing DHS applications.
• Provide administrative and accounting support to the Accounting Manager, CFO, and Payroll Coordinator as needed.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independent with teamwork

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Sandata

Digital reporting systems

Job description

West Bay RI in Warwick, RI is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist who is detail-oriented, organized, and dependable to join our Finance Team.

You will review invoices for accuracy, process payments, reconcile statements, and provide backup payroll and accounting support while maintaining confidential records.

Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Location: Warwick, RI. Pay: $26–$28 hourly, based on experience. Join a community-focused organization that values accuracy and teamwork.