Accounts Payable Specialist - Private Equity - 27235

Accounts Payable Specialist - Private Equity

We are currently seeking candidates for an Accounts Payable Specialist position with a successful Investment Management firm based in Boston, MA. This role involves hands on experience managing the full-cycle accounts payable function, including vendor setup, invoice coding, contract review and matching, and processing payments. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in accounts payable and general accounting.

This 3 month contract pays $45–$50/hour, based on experience. The position follows a hybrid model, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote each week.

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable requests promptly and accurately in accordance with company policies, business terms, and internal controls.
• Review and process employee expense reports; prepare ad hoc reports as needed for the AP Manager.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with both internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure consistent, high-quality service.
• Oversee initial vendor setup, including collecting W-9 forms and banking information, and entering vendor details into the ERP system.
• Serve as a key point of contact for vendors regarding invoice status, payments, and banking inquiries.
• Ensure all payments are compliant with firm policies, Limited Partnership Agreements, Advisory Agreements, and applicable contracts.
• Assist with documentation efforts, including organizing and maintaining records for audits and internal reference.
• Monitor and help mitigate financial and operational risks on an ongoing basis.
• Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to confirm that invoices and payments align with contract terms.
• Provide additional support to the AP team and broader finance function as needed.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
• 3–5 years of accounting experience with a strong focus on accounts payable
• Experience with Workday and/or PeopleSoft (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Prior experience using Concur for expense processing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across teams
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills
  
  

For immediate consideration, interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to Lydia at lsinger@daleyaa.com.