Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Reports To: Controller

Location: Plymouth, New Hampshire

FLSA Status: Salary up to $55,000

Join Our Team as an Accounts Payable Specialist!

Are you detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and passionate about accuracy? This is your chance to play a key role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you’ll ensure timely and precise processing of vendor payments while working in a collaborative, supportive environment that values your expertise.

Qualifications & Key Attributes

We’re looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist who is organized, adaptable, and ready to make an impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy problem-solving, this role is for you!

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Accounts Payable Expertise: Solid understanding of accounts payable processes and general accounting principles.
• Tech-Savvy Skills: Experience with SAGE Intacct or similar accounting software.
• Computer Proficiency: Strong keyboarding skills and intermediate knowledge of Excel, plus working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Office Equipment Know-How: Comfortable using copiers, printers, and calculators.
• Organizational Strength: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and solve problems with confidence.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy is key—you’ll ensure every transaction is correct and timely.
  
  
  

Who We’re Looking For: A passionate, adaptable team player who is professional, dependable, and committed to going the extra mile to keep our financial operations running smoothly.

About Mount Prospect Academy

Mount Prospect Academy (MPA), founded in 2003, is a growing nonprofit dedicated to helping adolescents succeed in life. We provide specialized mental health and educational services for youth with complex needs, including residential programs, group homes, and community-based treatment across New England.

Our Mission:

To create a safe, supportive environment where students build trust, develop self-regulation, and gain the skills needed to reach their full potential.

Essential Functions:

• Review and verify statements, invoices, and check requests
• Record expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoices
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries
• Prepare and perform check runs
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are timely
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
• Maintain vendor data in the accounting system; ensuring all remit-to addresses are current and correct.
• Reconcile credit card, bank account and petty cash accounts
• Identify and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Receive, verify, and process expense reimbursements
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Qualifications/ Essential Mental & Sensory Abilities / Attributes:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of accounts payable, and general accounting procedures
• Knowledge of SAGE Intacct or similar accounting software
• Strong computer keyboard capability
• Intermediate skills in Excel. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Competent with standard office equipment including copiers, printers, and calculators
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
  
  
  

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor degree from an accredited university or college. Relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

Communication Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as directions, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine correspondence.
• Timely response to email and phone messages
  
  
  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is generally in an indoors or office type environment.

Benefits (Full-time):

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (403B)
• STD & LTD
• Life Insurance
• AD & D
• Comprehensive wellness initiatives
• Paid time off
• Employee discount program
• Expense reimbursement
• Further education opportunities
  
  
  

MPA assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. MPA does not discriminate in its hiring, programs, or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.

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