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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
Accounts Payable Specialist Pittsburgh, PA 16059 Full-Time | Fully Onsite $50,000-$56,000 About the Company Our client is a well-established, multi-entity organization with a strong mission-driven focus and commitment to serving the community. They offer a collaborative, business-casual work environment and value professional growth and development. Mission-driven organization with a meaningful impact on the community Opportunity to join a larger, collaborative Accounts Payable team Strong preference for promoting from within and supporting career growth Business-casual work environment Fully onsite position with opportunities to work closely with Finance and Accounting leadership Stable organization with opportunities to develop and advance within the company About the Opportunity The Accounts Payable Specialist will join a larger AP team and play an important role in supporting the organization's day-to-day accounting operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is looking to grow within a stable, mission-driven organization. Accounts Payable Specialist Responsibilities Process invoices for a multi-entity organization accurately and efficiently. Review purchase orders and invoices for approvals, capital expenditures, general ledger coding, and applicable sales tax. Process and review weekly accounts payable check runs. The AP Specialist will maintain organized vendor files and records. Prepare accounts payable reconciliations. Communicate with vendors to resolve outstanding balances and sales tax discrepancies. The AP Specialist will prepare and enter monthly journal entries. Assist with month-end close and year-end accounting procedures. The AP Specialist will maintain confidentiality of financial and organizational information. Support the Accounts Payable leadership team and Finance Manager with special projects as needed. Qualifications for the Accounts Payable Specialist Role Associate degree in Accounting or a related field required. Minimum of three (3) years of corporate accounting, accounts payable, or general ledger experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook. Experience with Sage Intacct accounting software is a plus. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. #INSEP2026
Benefits
- Professional Development