About the Role
The Accounts Payable Specialist performs a variety of accounting support functions in the Finance Department. This position processes accounts payable transactions, responds to vendor inquiries, assists with time & billing functions, and maintains account records. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.
Responsibilities
- Review and code invoices and expense reports while adhering to firm policies
- Prepare weekly check runs and process manual checks as required
- Prepare ACH payment extractions for vendor payments and employee expense reports
- Reconcile vendor monthly statements and resolve any outstanding issues with vendors
- Monitor lease due dates and reconcile rental operating expenses and payments
- Set-up and maintain vendor accounts; and prepare 1099 forms at year-end
- Research and code transactions in the suspense accounts
- Maintain and resolve support queue inquiry tickets related to Accounts Payable
- Administer credit card transactions, along with reconciling the credit card statements with gathering receipts, coding, and data entry
- Assist the Time & Billing team with reviewing time and invoices
- Monitor cell phone and MiFi devices and usage
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting
- 1-3 years of related accounts receivable or payable experience, or appropriate balance of education and work experience
- Associate’s degree or college level coursework in accounting is preferred
- Prior experience in a professional services firm a plus
- Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite, in particular with Excel, as well as experience using accounting software systems
- Sound understanding of financial concepts and ability to perform calculations for a variety of transactions
- Superior organizational and follow-through skills, performing work accurately with strong attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Accounting software systems
Location
- Remote
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Remote
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-3 years
Education Level
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- College level coursework in accounting
Salary/Compensations
- $43,000 to $55,000
Benefits
- Increased number of paid holidays per year
- Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions
- Flexible working hours and work arrangements
- Remote and hybrid opportunities
- Inclusive workplace, providing strong professional growth and development opportunities
- Strong growth opportunities
- Competitive benefits package
- 401(k) package with firm profit-sharing
- Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions & CPA bonus plan
- Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration
- Dress for your day policy
- Resources of a national firm
- Opportunities to engage with our active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), affinity groups, and advance your career within a supportive, inclusive environment
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid time off
- Life/disability insurance
- Commuter flex accounts
About the Company
- Novogradac is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to grow.
- We believe in offering a supportive, balanced work environment that encourages professional growth and work-life integration.
- We’re Novogradac, national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco.
- Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 900 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.
- Novogradac is a recognized leader in real estate and community development.
- We provide publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance, and general consulting services.
- We work extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation, and renewable energy fields.
Equal Opportunity
- Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
- Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity.
- We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation.
- We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.
- Novogradac is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, making reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the application process.
- We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as we believe that unique perspectives strengthen our ability to achieve excellence.
- At Novogradac, we offer a variety of Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups to provide all employees with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and support one another in the workplace.
