Accounts Payable Specialist

Hope For Youth is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance team.To be a successful Accounts Payable Specialist at Hope For Youth, you must be ready, willing and able to do the following always: Posting Invoices with an understanding of cost allocation Managing the Aging A/P Investigate invoice discrepancies Scheduling and preparing checks Maintain files and documentation for monthly contract vouchers Identification of sales tax related issue Maintenance of fixed asset ledger Responsible for credit card review and monitoring Maintenance of non-payroll expense allocations Process IRS1099 forms via independent reporting portal Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of the clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agency and any other regulatory obligations How you will generally spend your time in this job: Provide administration support to senior staff Assist in preparing schedules on Excel Other Finance projects as assigned Audit benefit invoices to payroll (ADP) records Maintain tax exemption files Maintain vendor file information Prepare Purchase Orders Related paperwork and processing Other finance assignments Minimum Qualifications Associate degree in accounting or equivalent credits or experience Accounts Payable (preferred) Proficient in Microsoft Excel Experience working for a not-for-profit organization (preferred) Experience using Fund EZ accounting software (preferred) Physical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing/sitting for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more. Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope For Youth. Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island! Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs Special Events and Recognition Awards Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment up to 90% Employer-paid medical premiums Generous paid time off Agency-funded Pension Plan Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, FSA and HSA Accounts Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability Hope For Youth, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more about Hope For Youth at: Additional Pay Range Information The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.).

Created: 2026-03-04