Accounts Payable Specialist
- New York, NY, United States
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- 3–5 years of accounts payable experience; additional experience is welcome
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
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
Accounts Payable Specialist 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 NetSuite strongly preferred
Experience with Bill.com 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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Skills
- Accounts payable
- Work efficiently
- Attention to detail
- Documentation
- Research
- Account reconciliation
- Month-end close
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Work independently
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle NetSuite