Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist - full time

The Opportunity Alliance • South Portland, ME

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist is an accounting technical support position in The Opportunity Alliance’s Finance Department. The role contributes to the agency’s mission by performing duties associated with recording, billing, reporting, and reconciling the agency’s accounts payable software system. The specialist attends and participates in periodic Finance Department staff meetings. Work is performed, reviewed, and evaluated under the supervision of the Accounts Payable Manager.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday. The office is located in South Portland, Maine. The position may have the capacity for a hybrid schedule, but regular in-office days are required.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and at least two years of experience in a computerized accounts payable environment; an associate degree in Accounting is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and general business practices.
• Demonstrated speed and accuracy using a 10-key adding machine and for data entry.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to manage time effectively and adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check, child protective service check, and sex offender check.
• Must not be on a state or federal suspension and disbarment list.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Accounting.
• Experience with The Financial Edge accounting software, or similar experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties associated with recording, billing, reporting, and reconciling the agency’s accounts payable software system.
• Attend and participate in periodic Finance Department staff meetings.
• Attend meetings and trainings when needed; driving may be necessary but is not a primary or essential job responsibility.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off accrual.
• Nine paid holidays per calendar year and up to three floating holidays per calendar year.
• Medical benefits at reasonable cost.
• Dental and vision insurance options.
• Agency-paid basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an agency match; all employees are eligible.
• Tuition reimbursement offered once per year through an application process.
• Qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED