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Accounts Payable Specialist
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$47,502 / year median in Pennsylvania
-14% projected decline
Job Description
Accounting Specialist (Accounts Payable & Bookkeeping) | Direct Hire | Up to $70,000 A well-established privately held organization in the Greater Philadelphia area is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in full-cycle Accounts Payable and bookkeeping who enjoys working in a hands-on, collaborative environment. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position. Responsibilities Manage the full accounts payable process from invoice receipt through payment Accurately code invoices and understand their impact on the general ledger and financial statements Maintain vendor records and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies Process and reconcile corporate credit card activity Assist with bookkeeping functions, account reconciliations, and month-end support Maintain accurate financial records across multiple business entities Support accounting process improvements and other projects as needed Qualifications 3+ years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience Bookkeeping experience strongly preferred Experience with a cloud-based accounting system (QuickBooks Online preferred) Ability to accurately code invoices and understand how AP impacts the overall accounting cycle Experience supporting multiple entities or business units is a plus Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including lookups, Pivot Tables, SUMIF formulas, filtering, and conditional formatting Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial terminology Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills Compensation & Benefits Direct Hire opportunity Salary up to $70,000 , based on experience Comprehensive benefits package Stable, long-term opportunity with an established organization If you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional with strong bookkeeping knowledge who enjoys taking ownership of your work and contributing to a collaborative accounting team, we'd love to hear from you.