Accounts Payable

Join a nonprofit dedicated to fostering growth and opportunities for local residents and small businesses in culturally rich Brooklyn. Your work will directly contribute to the community's economic and social development. Be part of a growing organization led by a team of respected industry professionals. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced leaders and expand your professional network. This temp-to-potential-hire position provides a clear pathway to a permanent role within the organization, offering stability and long-term career prospects. Work in a supportive and collaborative environment where every team member's contribution is valued. The organization fosters a culture of teamwork and mutual respect. Embrace a role where no task is too small. You'll gain hands-on experience in various aspects of accounts payable, enhancing your skills and versatility.

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to processing.
• Enter and upload invoices into accounting software, making appropriate expense allocations.
• Schedule and oversee payments to vendors, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements.
• Prepare weekly payment disbursement lists for supervisor approval.
• Resolve invoice or payment discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain and process Accounts Payable records.
• Reconcile vendor statements with Accounts Payable aging reports.
• Maintain the Vendor Master List and foster strong vendor relationships.
• Handle accounts and resolve payment disputes efficiently.
• Assist with Month-End Close and annual financial audits.
• Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations for all Payable accounts, and maintain and update Accrued Expenses and Prepaid Expenses accounts.
• Report and research variances between Accounts Payable and the General Ledger.
• Provide supporting documents for audits.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to internal controls and Finance Department oversight procedures.

Required Skills:

• ~2 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and IF functions.
• Basic understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).