We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a Part-Time contract basis in Kingston, New York. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in managing and maintaining our accounts payable processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all financial transactions. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with vendors and internal teams. Responsibilities:• Verify and process incoming invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance before payment.• Collaborate with vendors to address and resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.• Partner with internal departments to identify solutions to payment and billing issues.• Perform three-way matching by reconciling requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices while securing necessary approvals.• Accurately code and enter invoices into the accounting system.• Reconcile vendor statements regularly and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of accounts payable transactions.• Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.• Support the accounting department with special projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience demonstrating attention to detail. • Strong familiarity with general ledger systems, journal entries, and financial reconciliations. • Prior experience managing accounts payable processes, including balancing accounts. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas. • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills. • Effective communication and customer service abilities. • Experience working with accounting software such as NetSuite, Bill.com, or similar platforms. • Self-motivated and able to adapt quickly to new processes and tasks.

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Kingston, NY
onsite
Temporary
22.80 - 28.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a Part-Time contract basis in Kingston, New York. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in managing and maintaining our accounts payable processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all financial transactions. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with vendors and internal teams. Responsibilities:• Verify and process incoming invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance before payment.• Collaborate with vendors to address and resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.• Partner with internal departments to identify solutions to payment and billing issues.• Perform three-way matching by reconciling requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices while securing necessary approvals.• Accurately code and enter invoices into the accounting system.• Reconcile vendor statements regularly and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of accounts payable transactions.• Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.• Support the accounting department with special projects as needed.
2025-11-24T14:14:02Z

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