Assistant Accounts Payable Manager

Justice Resource Institute • Needham, MA

4d • $75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Justice Resource Institute (JRI), a leader in social justice with over 100 programs meeting the needs of underserved individuals and families throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, has a rare opportunity for an Assistant Accounts Payable Manager. The Assistant Accounts Payable Manager will support the Accounts Payable Manager in overseeing daily AP operations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures, and maintaining effective internal controls. This role assists with the supervision, training, and development of Accounts Payable staff while helping to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and vendor transactions. The Assistant Manager plays a key role in the administration and continuous improvement of AP-related systems and purchasing platforms.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of accounts payable experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with Excel, financial systems, payment platforms, credit card programs, purchasing tools, AP processes, and internal controls.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Background checks and driving record assessments will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Accounts Payable Manager in directing and overseeing the daily operations of the Accounts Payable department, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, vendor accounts, month-end and year-end activities, and issue resolution.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to AP staff and agency programs.
• Ensure adherence to established policies and procedures, while assisting with workload management and performance oversight.
• Serve as a primary administrator for AP-related systems and purchasing platforms, including Sage, Centresuite, Amazon Business, corporate credit card programs, petty cash cards, PEX prepaid cards, WEX fuel accounts, Paymode-X, and other payment solutions.
• Manage cardholder accounts, spending limits, approval workflows, vendor enrollment, purchasing controls, user access, and system reporting.
• Monitor activity for compliance, conduct internal reviews and audits, troubleshoot issues, coordinate with vendors and departments, and support training, testing, upgrades, reconciliations, and continuous process improvements.

Benefits

• Bilingual bonus of $2,000 for new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English.
• Reimbursement for professional license registration costs and annual fees.
• Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• 401K matched up to $800 a year.
• Pension after 5 years of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year.
• Discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities.
• Access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree