Accounts Payable Specialist (Part-time) Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

Accounts Payable Specialist (Part-time) Massachusetts Law Reform Institute – 5.0 Boston, MA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $40,000 – $46,000 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Family leave Vision insurance 403(b) Qualifications Accounts receivable Accounts payable Accounting software Filing High school diploma or GED Math GAAP Accounting Associate’s degree Communication skills Entry level Time management

Full Job Description The Opportunity :

At MLRI, we rely on a meticulous financial system to drive our advocacy forward. The accounts payable (AP) position keeps that system running smoothly by managing cash flow and paying vendors and suppliers. We are searching for a skilled AP specialist to join our accounting team to help process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The AP specialist will have a daily, ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners.

About MLRI :

Founded in 1968, MLRI is a nationally recognized nonprofit poverty law and policy center that provides statewide advocacy and leadership in advancing laws, policies, and practices that secure economic, racial, and social justice for low-income people and communities. We pursue systems change through litigation, legislative and administrative advocacy, coalition building, community lawyering, and other strategies that address systemic harm to low-income people. MLRI is also the statewide multi-issue poverty law support center for the Massachusetts civil legal aid delivery system; our advocates provide substantive expertise and technical assistance to frontline legal aid field program advocates and to many other advocates and providers who serve low-income people and communities in Massachusetts. Please see www.mlri.org for more information. Objectives of this role Support the organization in optimizing its financial transactions and systems Strengthen and grow relationships with vendors and suppliers through timely payments and strong communication Assist in streamlining and improving the accounts payable process Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting Ensure compliance with

GAAP Job Responsibilities :

Manage AP processes to include vendor setup, approvals, invoice batching, check runs and filing Perform invoice and general-ledger data entry Assist with reconciliations as needed Manage the 1099 annual process and filing Assist senior financial officers as needed

Required Qualifications and Experience :

High school diploma or equivalent Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting and bookkeeping Superb time management skills and detail orientation Ability to maintain confidentiality of company or partner information Associates degree or equivalent Strong mathematical skills Experience in accounts payable or accounts receivable Experience with accounting software and online platforms

Preferred Qualifications and Experience :

Associates degree or equivalent Strong mathematical skills Experience in accounts payable or accounts receivable Experience with accounting software and online platforms

Salary and Benefits :

MLRI provides very generous benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 403(b) plan employer contribution of 5% after 6 months of employment, as well as vacation, holiday, and family leave. The salary range for this position will be prorated based on a FTE of $40,000-$46,000 per year MLRI is currently operating on a hybrid schedule How to

Apply :

Please email a cover letter outlining experience and qualifications, and a resume to . No phone calls please.