Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Rhode Island
Type: Contract to Hire
Compensation: $24.00 per hour
Onsite: 4 days a week
Position Summary:
The Accounts Payable (A/P) Specialist will play a vital role in supporting the financial operations of our Rhode Island-based nonprofit organization. This position is responsible for executing daily A/P functions with precision, maintaining vendor relationships, ensuring timely payments, and upholding financial accuracy and integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
Expense Management
- Review and process employee expense reports daily, ensuring proper approval and adherence to policies.
- Audit receipts to verify compliance and accuracy of expense reimbursements.
- Ensure accurate general ledger coding on all expense reports.
Vendor Management
- Monitor and maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor files.
- Research and resolve vendor discrepancies to ensure timely payment processing.
Payment Processing
- Perform regular check runs and manage payment schedules efficiently.
- Communicate with internal staff to address payment-related inquiries.
Recordkeeping and Reporting
- Maintain organized, accurate payable records and files.
- Provide supporting documents for external audits, especially during the year-end cycle.
Collaboration and Communication
- Liaise with internal teams to ensure seamless coordination of payment approvals and processes.
- Respond promptly and professionally to employee and vendor inquiries.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience: 1 Plus years of relevant accounts payable
- Skills and Attributes:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer service mindset.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Work Environment:
- Office-based role with opportunities to collaborate within a mission-driven, team-oriented environment.
If interested, please email Peter Kulturides at [email protected]
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