Accounts Payable Specialist in Long Island, NY

Accounts Payable Specialist Job Description

Accounts payable specialists should have strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills, as well as the ability to multitask and adjust to changing priorities. Companies expect applicants for these roles to be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel; familiarity with additional software is also valued. Candidates for these roles should have three to five years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree.

Typical accounts payable specialist duties:

Reviewing invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to processing

Entering and uploading invoices into accounting software

Processing invoices and check requests in an accurate and timely manner

Maintaining invoice copies, purchase orders and approvals

Researching and resolving invoice discrepancies and issues

Communicating with vendors regarding payment status, invoice requests and inquiries as needed

Providing supporting documentation for audits

Assisting with month-end closing

Researching and resolving accounts payable or accounts receivable issues with customers or vendors

Updating and reconciling the sub-ledger to the general ledger

Maintaining cash applications, account reconciliations and chargebacks

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Salary for Accounts Payable Specialist in Long Island, NY

56563 - 69688

25th percentile

56563

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

64063

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

69688

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

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Position title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Accounts Payable Manager

82500

91875

114063

Accounts Receivable Manager

82813

95000

119375

Accounts Receivable Specialist

58750

65313

71250

Accounts Receivable Analyst

67500

75000

84375

Accounts Payable Analyst

64688

71250

78750

Accounts Receivable Clerk

51250

57188

62813

Accounts Payable Clerk

50313

56250

62813

Billing Manager/Supervisor

66563

82500

104063

Billing Coordinator/Specialist

50313

57500

67188

Billing Clerk

48125

53438

58750

Purchasing Manager – Accounting Operations

78750

95313

112500

Inventory Analyst

54375

67813

81563

Inventory Clerk

45313

51563

63750

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