Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a nonprofit organization in Brooklyn, New York. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone in finance who can manage payment processing accurately and provide dependable support for payroll-related timekeeping tasks. The role offers the chance to contribute to day-to-day financial operations in a mission-driven environment while maintaining organized and timely workflows.

Responsibilities:

- Process vendor invoices from receipt through payment, ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and timely completion.

- Assign correct general ledger or account codes to invoices before submitting them for approval and payment.

- Prepare and execute payment activity through ACH transactions and check runs in accordance with established schedules.

- Review invoice details carefully to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and maintain accurate accounts payable records.

- Support payroll administration by collecting, verifying, and submitting employee timesheets within required deadlines.

- Examine timesheet entries for completeness and follow up on missing or inconsistent information as needed.

- Maintain organized financial files and records to support reporting, audits, and ongoing accounting operations. Requirements - Previous experience handling full-cycle accounts payable activities in a detail-focused setting.

- Demonstrated ability to code invoices and apply account classifications accurately.

- Hands-on experience processing ACH payments and coordinating check disbursements.

- Familiarity with reviewing and submitting employee timesheets for payroll support purposes.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage sensitive financial information accurately.

- Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used in finance operations.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with internal staff and external vendors.

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