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Finance & Accounts Payable Specialist

Job in City of Syracuse, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, 13201, USA
Listing for: Sapphire Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-17
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounting & Finance, Accounting Assistant
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 55000 USD Yearly USD 50000.00 55000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: City of Syracuse

Finance & Accounts Payable Specialist

$50-55K DOE

Our client is a well-established, mission-driven organization supporting seven affiliated entities (including nonprofit and grant-funded programs). They’re hiring a Finance & Accounts Payable Specialist to strengthen a lean finance team. This is an AP-heavy role for someone who brings accuracy, judgment, and ownership—AP is more than data entry.

Base Pay Range: $50,000 – $55,000 per year

Responsibilities
  • Process and code vendor invoices across multiple entities; ensure approvals and proper allocations.
  • Perform 2‑way/3‑way matching when needed; run weekly payments (ACH/checks).
  • Assist with invoicing, payment application, reconciliations, and monthly reporting (AR support).
  • Support close activities: journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, GL review.
  • Help with grant documentation/compliance and audit‑ready recordkeeping.
  • Assist with sales tax filings and process improvements as needed.
Schedule & Flexibility
  • 37.5 hours/week, Monday–Friday.
  • Hybrid flexibility (remote Mondays/Fridays) after training and establishment.
  • Peak periods (audits/renewals) require full onsite presence.
  • Competitive salary up to $55,000/year (flexible for exceptional candidates).
  • Exceptional vacation and personal time allowance.
Qualifications
  • Associate’s degree in Accounting/Finance (or equivalent experience).
  • 2+ years AP/general accounting experience; multi‑entity experience preferred.
  • Excel proficiency; experience with accounting software (Net Suite or Sage a plus).
  • Strong attention to detail, discretion, and communication skills.
Benefits
  • Medical insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • 401(k).
  • Disability insurance.

Submit a resume to for immediate consideration.

Sapphire Recruitment is an EOE.

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