AP Specialist

Client: Well-Known Organization

Role: Accounts Payable / Accounting Specialist

Location: Long Island City, NY

Candidates must be willing to travel to Connecticut for the onsite interview process.

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 + Benefits

A well-known organization is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable / Accounting Specialist to join its team. The ideal candidate will have strong full-cycle AP experience and be comfortable working in a highly manual environment while helping drive process improvements, automation, and efficiencies over time.

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle from invoice processing through payment execution
• Review, code, and process invoices accurately using appropriate GL accounts
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of debits, credits, and accounting principles
• Assist with month-end close activities and AP reporting
• Support efforts to automate and streamline AP processes over the next 1-2 years
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely vendor payments

• Strong full-cycle Accounts Payable experience
• Solid understanding of GL coding, reconciliations, debits, and credits
• Accounting, bookkeeping, or AP-focused background with strong accounting fundamentals
• Experience working in a manual accounting environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to automation initiatives

• Accountant with significant AP responsibilities
• Bookkeeper with heavy AP and reconciliation experience
• Senior AP professional with a strong accounting foundation

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