What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Courser?
Brief Description
About COURSER
COURSER accelerates the growth of IT service provider companies. We forge dynamic partnerships, leveraging our values of Teamwork, Service, Growth-Mindedness, Trust, and Innovation to deliver impactful solutions and phenomenal customer experiences. If you thrive in a fast-paced IT environment, join our rapidly expanding team and contribute to our ongoing success.
Accounts Payable Specialist
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for managing the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, and supporting month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will have prior AP experience in a service-based or technology environment and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-driven setting.
Key Responsibilities
At COURSER, we prioritize the personal and professional development of our employees. We offer best-in-class training, mentorship, and clear self-promotion paths to help you grow. We foster a culture of innovation and encourage challenging the status quo. With teams located across the country, we leverage a wealth of knowledge and a collaborative spirit, eager to share and grow together.
Benefit Highlights
COURSER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, caregiver status, veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
About COURSER
COURSER accelerates the growth of IT service provider companies. We forge dynamic partnerships, leveraging our values of Teamwork, Service, Growth-Mindedness, Trust, and Innovation to deliver impactful solutions and phenomenal customer experiences. If you thrive in a fast-paced IT environment, join our rapidly expanding team and contribute to our ongoing success.
Accounts Payable Specialist
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for managing the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, and supporting month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will have prior AP experience in a service-based or technology environment and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-driven setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Process high volumes of vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, and timely payments.
- Match invoices with purchase orders and receipts; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain vendor records, including W-9s and payment terms, and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment issues professionally and promptly.
- Reconcile AP sub-ledger to general ledger and assist with monthly account reconciliations.
- Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH, and wire payments.
- Assist with month-end closing activities, including accruals and reporting.
- Collaborate with procurement, operations, and finance teams to ensure alignment of billing and services.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and assist with audits as needed.
- 2 years of experience in accounts payable, preferably in an MSP, IT services, or professional services environment.
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles and AP best practices.
- Experience working with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or similar ERP systems).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
- Familiarity with ConnectWise, Autotask, or other PSA platforms.
- Experience working with recurring service contracts or subscription billing models.
- Understanding of IT vendor management or software/hardware procurement processes.
At COURSER, we prioritize the personal and professional development of our employees. We offer best-in-class training, mentorship, and clear self-promotion paths to help you grow. We foster a culture of innovation and encourage challenging the status quo. With teams located across the country, we leverage a wealth of knowledge and a collaborative spirit, eager to share and grow together.
Benefit Highlights
- Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401k match
- Unlimited vacation time*
- Paid sick time
- 10 Holidays including your Birthday and a Floating Holiday!
- Healthy Lifestyle reimbursement
- Amazon Prime reimbursement
- 40 Hours for Volunteer Time
- Paid parental leave
- Reimbursement for ongoing education and certifications
- Learning and development programs
- Unlimited vacation time after completing one full year of employment. For the first year of employment, full-time
COURSER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, caregiver status, veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.