Accounts Payable​/Accounting Specialist

Waterbury, CT

Part-Time or Full-Time | 100% Onsite

Temporary

$22–$35/hour, depending on experience

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable / Accounting Specialist to join a busy accounting department in the Waterbury area. This position offers flexibility for either a part-time professional focused primarily on accounts payable or a full-time candidate with broader general accounting experience.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounts payable processes, general ledger coding, and Excel, along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a collaborative finance team while supporting daily accounting operations.

• Process and enter vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Review and code invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Allocate expenses across multiple programs or departments, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and issue weekly check payments, including payments covering multiple invoices.
• Download and organize financial data in Excel to support reporting and reconciliation activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Support general accounting functions, including journal entries and bank reconciliations, depending on experience.
• Collaborate with accounting leadership to ensure timely and accurate financial processing.
• Assist with additional accounting projects and departmental needs as assigned.

• 2–3+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, general ledger coding, and payment processing.
• General accounting experience, including journal entries and bank reconciliations, preferred for full-time candidates.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with financial spreadsheets.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Experience with Financial Edge or similar accounting software is a plus.
• Previous nonprofit accounting experience or exposure to multi-department expense allocations is a plus.
• No degree required; relevant hands‑on accounting experience is valued.

• Part-Time:
  Wednesday through Friday during regular business hours, with an approximately 8:00–8:30 AM start.
• Full-Time:
  Full-time opportunities may be considered for candidates with broader general accounting experience.
• Work Arrangement:
  Fully onsite in Waterbury, CT.

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