Accounts Payable Specialist (part-time)

St Catherine s Center for Children•Albany, NY

2d•$22 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Accounts Payable (A/P) Specialist provides core financial and administrative support to the Finance department. The primary focus of this position is processing all accounts payables, paying vendor invoices, and assisting with general agency accounts receivable tasks, as needed.

Requirements

Associate degree in Accounting or Business, or a related field—or 2+ years of relevant accounting experience required.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and secure internet practices.
Ability to work part-time with consistent Thursday availability during normal agency business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM).
High attention to detail, capable of working with financial/statistical data, and exercising ethical judgment when handling sensitive, confidential data.
Strong planning skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet tight month-end deadlines, and work independently.
Outstanding interpersonal skills to communicate clearly with vendors, program managers, external auditors, and team members.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment, maintain composure under pressure, and manage workplace stress effectively.
Ability to understand, represent, and carry out the mission, values, and policies of St. Catherine’s Center for Children.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience using Sage Intacct and SAP Concur software is a plus!

Responsibilities

Verify, authorize, and enter all incoming invoices into Sage Intacct with high accuracy.
Prepare and execute weekly check runs and ad-hoc payments as needed.
Accrue all invoices and process end-of-month payables by the 15th of each month.
Manage and reconcile petty cash and cash advances, including verifying receipts and authorizations.
Submit required monthly general ledger journal entries to the Finance Manager.
Advise the Finance Manager on pending invoices requiring payment and cash required to discharge liability.
Serve as the primary contact for vendors; communicate proactively to resolve any invoice or payment discrepancies.
Enter ongoing financial data accurately across Sage Intacct, SAP Concur, and Excel spreadsheets.
Complete assigned duties required by outside accounting firms as part of agency audits.
Track payments received by tenants across various programs and follow up with Program Managers on delinquent accounts.
Submit required documentation to external funding sources to facilitate payments.
Prepare and scan routine bank deposits.
Complete additional position-related duties and tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager or CFO.