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Accounts Payable Specialist

Job in New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for: Vaco Recruiter Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-11
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounting Assistant, Accounts Payable Clerk, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 75000 USD Yearly USD 55000.00 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New York

Client:
Healthcare/Clinical

Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Contract 6+ months covering for Maternity Leave

Location: Syosset, New York

Schedule: 4 days a week onsite and 1 day a week onsite

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team and take ownership of a high-volume AP environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to hit the ground running with minimal ramp-up time.

This role will manage a high volume of invoices across multiple entities and requires someone who can work efficiently while maintaining accuracy and strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities
  • Process a high volume of accounts payable invoices - approximately 130 invoices per week
  • Review invoices for accuracy, appropriate coding, approvals, and supporting documentation
  • Ensure invoices are processed accurately and timely
  • Manage AP activities across multiple entities
  • Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, vendor questions, and payment issues
  • Maintain accurate vendor records and AP documentation
  • Assist with AP reconciliations and month-end close activities
  • Ensure invoices are properly coded to the appropriate entity, account, and department
  • Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve outstanding issues
  • Help maintain efficient AP processes and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Perform other accounting and AP-related duties as needed
Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of accounts payable experience; additional experience is welcome
  • Proven experience working in a high-volume AP environment
  • Experience processing approximately 100+ invoices per week preferred
  • Experience with multi-entity accounting
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and hit the ground running
  • Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Office/Excel
Preferred Experience
  • Experience with Net Suite strongly preferred
  • Experience with  is a plus, but not required
  • Experience supporting multiple legal entities or business units
  • Experience working in a fast-paced accounting environment
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