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Accounts Payable Specialist Jobs in New York, NY at Partnership Employment
Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Company: Partnership Employment
Location: New York, NY
Accounts Payable Specialist
New York, NY (Midtown)
About the role A well-established NYC nonprofit is looking for an AP Specialist to join a team of six, reporting to the AP Supervisor. This is a high-volume data entry and invoice processing role — the bulk of the work is verifying invoices, cutting checks, and handling vendor inquiries. Willing to train the right person.
What you’ll actually do
- Process and verify invoices with high accuracy; record payables and cut checks
- Maintain an organized file management system for all AP transactions and documentation
- Classify independent contractors based on W-9 files
- Prepare year-end 1099 and 1096 reports for the IRS
- Prepare documentation for alternative payment options including cashier’s checks and bank drafts
- Scan signed vouchers and transmit positive payments to treasury
- Respond to vendor and internal inquiries regarding invoices via phone and email
- Verify compliance with financial policies and procedures across all transactions
- Assist with special projects and reporting as needed
What we’re looking for
- 1+ years of accounts payable or related experience preferred but not required
- Basic accounting knowledge and strong attention to detail
- Computer savvy with solid Microsoft Office skills, including Excel (preferred but not required)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills – comfortable handling vendor inquiries professionally
- Ability to track deadlines and manage a high-volume workload accurately
- Quick learner with a willingness to be trained
