Accounts Payable Associate

Industry
- Non‑profit human services organization, 6 in AP

Hours- 8am-4pm, 8:30-4:30pm or 9am-5pm

Location
- Cambridge St. Cambridge, MA (free parking)

Schedule- 1-2 days/week onsite, 3-4 days/week remote

Background check- yes

• 1+ years of full-cycle AP processing
• High volume
• Excel (proficient - input data, manipulate a formatted sheet)
• MS Office (Outlook, Teams)

• Non-profit

Job Description:

The ideal AP Associate candidate will have 1–3 years of experience in accounts payable and demonstrate a strong sense of ownership over assigned supplier invoices, including data entry, timely payment processing, and reporting. This person should display a positive and proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and multitask.

• Analyze, verify, and process a high volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and timeliness including weekly check runs
• Ensuring proper accounting procedures and approvals are followed for the processing and payment of invoices.
• Collaborates with Operations Departments to facilitate investigation and resolution of Accounts Payable issues
• Review and process employee expense reports through Concur
• Communicate professionally with external vendors regarding invoice status, payment inquiries, and issue resolution
• Maintain up-to-date process documentation for audit and reference purposes
• Assists in monthly and year-end closings.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Collaborates with the finance team to implement initiatives where possible.

• 1+ years of experience in full-cycle Accounts Payable or a related finance role, preferably in a high-volume environment, with a solid understanding of accounting principles and best practices.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel. Experience with pivot tables, vlookups, and advanced formulas is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.