Accounts Payable Specialist — Nonprofit Finance & GAAP

AABR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AABR is seeking an AP Staff Accountant in College Point, NY to support accounting operations, with emphasis on accounts payable processing, vendor records, and month-end close. The role reports to the Senior Accountant and Controller and contributes to GAAP compliance and internal controls.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related fields, at least 2 years of AP experience, and proficiency with Blackbaud Financial Edge and Bill.com.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience with hands-on accounts payable responsibilities.
• Experience in nonprofit or human-services accounting and high-volume accounts payable is preferred.
• Proficiency in Blackbaud Financial Edge and Bill.com is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post routine journal entries to the general ledger.
• Manage invoice processing and vendor records.
• Oversee AP month-end activities and accruals.
• Support year-end close and 1099 preparation.
• Assist audits and regulatory reviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Deadline management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Education

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

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Bill.com

Online banking platforms

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AABR is seeking an AP Staff Accountant in College Point, NY to support accounting operations, with emphasis on accounts payable processing, vendor records, and month-end close. The role reports to the Senior Accountant and Controller and contributes to GAAP compliance and internal controls.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related fields, at least 2 years of AP experience, and proficiency with Blackbaud Financial Edge and Bill.com.