AP Analyst

The Children's Village; Village of Dobbs Ferry (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children's Village in Dobbs Ferry, NY is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to oversee accurate, timely accounts payable processing, code invoices, and support month-end close. This role partners with internal departments, vendors, and finance leadership to ensure strong controls and timely payments.

The position requires an Associate's degree and at least 2 years of AP experience; nonprofit experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible accounts payable or related experience.
• Experience in nonprofit, multi-department, or high-volume environments preferred.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and electronic payments required.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable accurately and timely in accordance with policy.
• Review invoice intake, vendor maintenance, and payment processing.
• Support month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls and audit-ready documentation.
• Collaborate with departments and finance leadership to resolve issues.

Skills

AP processes

Excel proficiency

Vendor management

Month-end close

Internal controls

Education

Associate's degree in accounting/finance

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ERP systems

Document workflow

Electronic payments

Job description

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AP Analyst

Full Time Clerical Dobbs Ferry, NY, US 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1685

Salary Range: $28.74 To $33.05 Hourly

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for the accurate, timely, and policy-compliant processing of the organization's accounts payable activities, employee and non-employee payment requests, cash-related transactions, and assigned financial administration functions. This role serves as a key operational partner to internal departments, vendors, and finance leadership by ensuring strong internal controls, responsive issue resolution, accurate transaction coding, audit-ready documentation, and adherence to payment deadlines.

The position supports end-to-end AP operations, including invoice intake and review, vendor file maintenance, payment processing, reconciliations, month-end close support, expense and credit card administration, and reporting/analysis. The Accounts Payable Analyst also helps identify workflow improvements that strengthen efficiency, compliance, and service levels across the AP function.

Position Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting, Finance, or a closely related field required
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible accounts payable, accounting operations, or related finance experience required
• Experience in a nonprofit, multi-department, or high-volume transaction environment strongly preferred
• Experience supporting month-end close, reconciliations, audit requests, vendor management, and payment operations required
• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems, document workflow platforms, and electronic payment processes required
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, accounting controls, invoice lifecycle management, and payment processing
• Strong understanding of general ledger coding, reconciliations, accrual concepts, and month-end close support
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, formulas, filtering/sorting, and large-volume data review
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and financial workflow tools; ability to learn and navigate multiple systems efficiently
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies, research root causes, and implement sustainable solutions
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organization in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, manage deadlines, and maintain service levels with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with vendors, employees, managers, and finance leadership
• Ability to interpret policies, apply sound judgment, and interpret policies
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to build collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with discretion
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and commitment to continuous process improvement

The Children's Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.