Accounts Payable Assistant

Company Description

WHY WORK AT AVENUES?

There is no place quite like Avenues. We are a top-tier school in New York City. Our faculty and staff bring widely diverse experiences, but we are all committed to creating a unique educational experience together. We foster a culture of creativity, entrepreneurship, and deep collaboration. We teach and learn through challenging interdisciplinary projects and we offer unparalleled possibilities for professional learning prospects. As part of the Nord Anglia Education network, we're proud to stand alongside Avenues São Paulo, shaping the future of education together.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented accounting professional to play a meaningful role in supporting the daily operations of Avenues New York. As the Accounts Payable Assistant, you will help ensure the smooth and timely processing of all payments while contributing to a finance function that is efficient, responsive, and continuously improving.

Beyond executing core responsibilities, you are someone who is energized by the opportunity to make systems better—bringing a thoughtful, solutions-oriented mindset to how work gets done. You take pride not only in accuracy, but in finding ways to streamline processes, improve clarity, and enhance the experience of colleagues and partners across the school.

At Avenues, this role is not just about transactions—it’s about being part of a collaborative, mission-driven community. You will work closely with colleagues across teams, building strong relationships and helping to ensure that financial operations support the broader goals of the school.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Own the preparation and execution of bi-weekly payment runs, processing high volumes of invoices with accuracy and efficiency while ensuring proper coding, approvals, and timely payment in compliance with internal controls.
• Maintain and manage vendor records, including onboarding new vendors and ensuring all documentation is complete and compliant
• Serve as a primary point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders, responding to inquiries and resolving payment-related issues with a strong customer service approach
• Support month-end close by reconciling accounts payable balances and assisting with reporting and audit requests
• Continuously improve accounts payable processes by leveraging systems and technology to increase efficiency and accuracy

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING

• You have relevant work experience, preferably in finance and/or accounting.
• You have a customer service mindset that doesn’t quit - you’re always there to help solve problems and make the way forward clear.
• You are highly attuned to the smallest details
• You are highly resourceful & creative, able to get around obstacles and achieve goals.
• You have a track record of working successfully independently as well as working alongside a number of your colleagues.
• You are energized by working with data and excel at analyzing, interpreting, and drawing insights that help inform decisions and improve processes.

Additional Information

If hired for this position, the annual salary range for this position is between $55,000-$75,000. The salary may vary depending on your professional experience and skills. Competitive benefits for benefits eligible roles include medical, dental, life insurance, 401K savings plan, generous paid time off, family-forming benefits, health and wellness benefits and more.

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.

Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.