Accounts Payable Specialist / Staff Accountant - Single-Family Office

A highly respected single-family office is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist / Staff Accountant to join its collaborative finance team in Manhattan, NY. In this hybrid role, the AP/Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining current accounts, managing accounts payable, and assisting with financial reporting, reconciliations, and tax documentation. This company is known for its positive and professional work environment, this team supports a wide range of accounting, reporting, and tax needs for the family office, its members, and related entities.

Job Function

• Review and verify invoices and check requests for accuracy and proper approvals.
• Set up invoices for payment and process wire transfers and checks.
• Post transactions to journals, ledgers, and other financial records.
• Monitor accounts to ensure timely payments.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and related issues.
• Maintain vendor files and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Navigate multiple entities to ensure accurate expenditure allocation.
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 3 - 8 years of experience in accounts payable.
• Prior experience in a family office is desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Great Plains (GP). Strong skills in Microsoft Excel.
  
  
  

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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