Accounts Payable Specialist

Self-clearing broker-dealer seeks Accounts Payable specialist to bring their Accounts Payable Process in-house.

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for managing the full accounts payable function for a registered broker-dealer. This is a stand-alone role requiring a high level of accuracy, independence, discretion, and familiarity with financial-services environments. The position supports timely vendor payments, expense processing, and regulatory-compliant recordkeeping in accordance with SEC, FINRA, and internal control requirements.

This position requires the right candidate to be on-site position in Downtown Manhattan

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable operations, including invoice intake, coding, approval routing, and payment processing
• Review invoices for accuracy, proper authorization, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Process weekly and monthly payment runs via ACH, wire, and check
• Maintain vendor master files, including W-9 collection and 1099 tracking
• Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger and assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Ensure proper expense classification in accordance with GAAP and broker-dealer accounting standards
• Support audits, regulatory exams, and internal reviews by providing accurate documentation and reconciliations
• Monitor and resolve vendor inquiries and discrepancies in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain organized, audit-ready AP records in accordance with SEC and FINRA record retention rules
• Partner with Finance, Compliance, and Operations to ensure proper expense controls and approvals
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls, and efficiencies

Qualified candidates should have experience in an Accounts Payable working at a Broker-Dealer.