Accounts Payable Specialist — Fast-Paced & Team-Driven

Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Medical, Vision & Dental insurance

401K with generous match

Pension

Tuition Reimbursement

Banking discounts

Job summary

Community Financial System, Inc. (CFSI) in Upstate New York is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to manage a range of AP duties, including coding, data entry, and payment processing. You will assist with audits, vendor inquiries, and GL reporting while ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

The role requires 2+ years in AP, strong Excel/Word skills, and a collaborative mindset. 40 hours per week with competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in accounts payable or equivalent.
• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance preferred but not required.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and GL reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of accounts payable and coding.
• Verify invoices for tax compliance.
• Process invoice imports and vendor payments.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries promptly.
• Assist with audits and month-end close.
• Prepare reports from the general ledger.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing.
• Support other AP team tasks.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Accounts payable

General ledger reporting systems

Education

Associate's Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Accounts payable software

General ledger systems

Job description

Community Financial System, Inc. (CFSI) in Upstate New York is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to manage a range of AP duties, including coding, data entry, and payment processing. You will assist with audits, vendor inquiries, and GL reporting while ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

The role requires 2+ years in AP, strong Excel/Word skills, and a collaborative mindset. 40 hours per week with competitive compensation and benefits are offered.