Accounts Payable Specialist - Remote

Achieve Test Prep; Newark (NJ); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative organization is looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to enhance financial operations. This role involves managing expense approvals, payment workflows, and budget oversight while collaborating closely with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong organizational and analytical skills, with a passion for optimizing financial processes. Enjoy the flexibility of a part-time schedule, working 100% online, while contributing to a mission-driven environment that supports the accessibility of higher education for non-traditional students. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in financial management, this opportunity awaits you.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processes.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee the approval process for expenses under $5k.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to secure approvals for new expenses.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Relevant Certifications

Tools

Accounting Software

Google Sheets

Payment Processing Systems

Job description

Newark, Outside of United States | Posted on 04/17/2025

Achieve Test Prep's mission is to make higher education more accessible and affordable for working adults. Achieve offers live, online instruction, 1-on-1 tutoring and mentoring, and flexible course schedules that empower non-traditional college students to test out of college credits and earn higher level professional licenses.

Role Overview:

Achieve Test Prep is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage and streamline financial operations, including expense approvals, payment workflows, and budget management. This role requires close collaboration with stakeholders to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial processes. Applicants do not need prior experience in accounts payable but should possess strong organizational, analytical, and financial management skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Implement and oversee the approval process for expenses under $5k.
2. Collaborate with stakeholders, executives, leaders, and department heads to secure approvals for new expenses.
3. Send expense approval confirmations to the payments team and ensure successful processing of payments.
4. Manage and monitor both auto-pay and manual invoices to ensure all payments are made on time.
5. Oversee timely payments for all credit card accounts.
6. Ensure positive minimum cash balances are maintained across all bank accounts.
7. Prepare, maintain, and implement departmental and master budgets.
8. Identify, analyze, and report budget variances to bookkeepers and accountants.
9. Investigate and eliminate unnecessary expenses to optimize costs.
10. Suggest and implement workflow automation improvements to enhance efficiency.
11. Perform these responsibilities for both the Achieve Group and WeAreWorking.

Desired Skills and Experience:

1. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processes.
2. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
3. Proficiency in accounting software, spreadsheets, Google Sheets, and payment processing systems.
4. Solid organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
5. Analytical mindset to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
6. Experience in managing budgets, reconciling accounts, and handling payments is preferred.
7. High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial information.

Type: Part-Time
Schedule: Flexible schedule with a minimum of 4 hours overlap during the 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST business day.
Remote: 100% Online