Accounts Payable Specialist
RTM Business Group
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $60,000 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice review, coding, and timely payment processing.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all accounts payable transactions in the accounting system.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in coordination with internal teams and external vendors.
- Ensure proper documentation by matching purchase orders and contracts with invoices.
- Prepare and process payment batches, including checks and electronic transfers.
- Monitor payment deadlines to ensure on-time disbursements.
- Perform credit card and bank reconciliations.
- Support month-end close activities and audit preparations.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and internal controls.
- Assist in optimizing financial workflows and suggesting process improvements.
- Provide accounting support across multiple departments or entities as needed.
- Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, addressing inquiries and negotiating payment terms.
- Partner with internal departments to resolve payment issues or documentation gaps.
- Assist senior finance team members and respond to ad hoc accounting requests.
- Calculate commissions based on sales performance and company policy.
- Prepare and process timely, accurate commission payments to eligible employees.
- Maintain organized records of commission structures, payouts, and supporting data.
- Reconcile commission reports with actual sales data and address discrepancies.
- Generate reports on commission activity to support payroll and sales leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 2–3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or a similar accounting/bookkeeping role
- Strong understanding of AP processes, general ledger coding, accruals, and account reconciliations
- Familiarity with GAAP and awareness of tax laws and regulatory compliance
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks)
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and other productivity tools for data entry and reporting
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and cross-functionally within a team
Benefits
- 15+ PTO Days
- Flexible/Hybrid work model (WFH and Remote opportunities)
- Medical/dental/vision coverage
- 401k matching plan after 9 months of employment
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Travel to major cities (all expenses paid)
- Opportunity for lateral and vertical movement within the company
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
accounts payableinvoice reviewcodingpayment processingvendor reconciliationcredit card reconciliationbank reconciliationcommission calculationsfinancial workflowsGAAP
Soft skills
attention to detailorganizational skillseffective communicationcollaboration skillsindependent workcross-functional teamwork
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance