Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location : Summit, NJ

Compensation :

$65,000-$80,000 (commensurate with experience)

Schedule :

On-site (Not a remote position)

About Our Client

Our client is a private educational institution in Summit, NJ committed to academic excellence, community values, and service. We are seeking a reliable and detail-driven

Accounts Payable Specialist

to join our Business Office. This position requires strong communication skills, consistent follow-through, and the ability to support a high volume of faculty and staff requests in a professional and service-oriented manner.

Position Overview

of Accounts Payable Specialist :

The

Accounts Payable Specialist

will manage vendor payments, support budgeting processes, assist with system implementations, and ensure compliance with purchasing and reporting requirements. This role works closely with the Director of Finance and the CFOO and plays a key part in maintaining smooth financial operations across the school.

Key Responsibilities of Accounts Payable Specialist :

Process all vendor payments and maintain clear, timely communication with

vendors, faculty, and staff

Assist faculty and staff with reviewing

actual vs. budgeted expenses

and responding to purchasing inquiries

Prepare and file

1099s , ensuring all school purchasing procedures are followed

Help launch, test, and implement a

new online purchasing system

Support the

Director of Finance

and

CFO

with ad hoc and ongoing special projects

Embrace and learn

AI tools

to enhance workflow, efficiency, and accuracy

Create and manage

journal entries

as needed

Preferred Experience

Experience with

Blackbaud Accounts Payable ,

General Ledger , and

Paymerang

platforms (preferred, not required)

Prior experience supporting financial or business operations in a school or nonprofit environment is a plus

Qualifications

of Accounts Payable Specialist :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

Strong communication and interpersonal skills , with the ability to collaborate effectively with a large and diverse staff community

Proficiency in

Microsoft Office , especially Excel, Word, and Outlook

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

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