Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payables operations for an organization based in New York, New York. This part-time opportunity is scheduled for three days per week and is a contract position with the potential to become permanent for someone who can step in quickly and keep invoice processing and expense activity moving smoothly. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounts payable experience, strong accuracy in transaction handling, and familiarity with Blackbaud Financial Edge in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the full cycle of accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing entries, and coordinating payment processing.
• Assign proper general ledger coding to vendor invoices and record transactions accurately within required timelines.
• Audit and reconcile company credit card activity, ensuring charges are supported, categorized correctly, and posted without delay.
• Process vendor payments through methods such as ACH and check runs while maintaining organized supporting documentation.
• Monitor outstanding payables, respond to invoice or payment questions, and help resolve discrepancies with internal teams or vendors.
• Maintain precise financial records and support month-end reconciliation tasks related to accounts payable transactions.
• Use Blackbaud Financial Edge to enter, track, and manage payables data efficiently and with a high level of accuracy.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Demonstrated ability to code invoices accurately and manage a steady volume of transactions with close attention to detail.
• Practical experience handling ACH payments, check processing, and vendor invoice workflows.
• Background in reconciling corporate credit card expenses and identifying discrepancies promptly.
• Proficiency with Blackbaud Financial Edge is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently in a part-time schedule.
• Clear communication skills and a dependable approach in an urgent hiring environment.

Compensation

$26.91-$31.16 Hourly

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