Accounts Payable Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-10
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Accounting
Accounting Assistant, Accounting & Finance, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk
Pittsburgh, PA 15017
$55,000 – $60,000
Our client is a respected institution in the higher education sector seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their collaborative accounting team in Pittsburgh, PA. This full-time role is key to maintaining smooth day-to-day financial operations and ensuring accurate, timely payments.
Highlights About This OpportunityWorking with a mission-driven organization
Supportive, team-oriented culture with strong institutional values
Strong work-life balance
Exposure to process improvement and system optimization
Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and purchase order payments
The AP Specialist will review, match, and code invoices accurately
Prepare weekly check and ACH payment runs
The AP Specialist will resolve vendor or departmental discrepancies
Reconcile vendor statements and assist with month-end close
The AP Specialist will support audit requests and help streamline AP processes
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
2+ years of AP or general accounting experience
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting systems
Experience with Workday Financials or a similar ERP preferred
Previous higher education or nonprofit experience is a plus
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