Accounts Payable Specialist
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Westbury, NY · Posted October 29, 2026
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About the job
A growing organization is seeking a highly experienced, detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join its finance team. This position is ideal for an AP professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and has experience working for established companies.
The ideal candidate will have strong full-cycle Accounts Payable experience, excellent reconciliation skills, and the ability to manage a substantial invoice workload while maintaining accuracy, organization, and timely vendor payments.
Key Responsibilities
Process high volumes of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper coding, documentation, and approvals.
Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable transactions, including invoice verification, classification, and recording.
Prepare and process vendor payments via checks, ACH, and other approved payment methods.
Reconcile AP subledger balances and vendor statements to ensure accurate and complete financial records.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving invoices, purchase orders, contracts, and payments.
Monitor payment schedules and identify opportunities to take advantage of vendor discounts.
Maintain accurate vendor records, including tax identification information and payment details.
Generate Accounts Payable reports and provide updates on outstanding invoices and payment status.
Partner with finance and operations teams to resolve issues and support month-end close.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
Experience working for a company with $50 million or more in annual revenue.
Strong background in invoice processing, vendor payments, and account reconciliations.
Solid understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping principles.
Experience managing financial records, identifying discrepancies, and maintaining accurate documentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience using accounting or ERP systems.
Strong numerical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is a plus.
Fully onsite position.
Opportunity to contribute to a high-volume finance operation within an established organization.
EOE: We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
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Pay:$75,000.00 - $80,000.00