Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable Administrator
Bristol Adult Resource Center, Inc. · Bristol, CT · 2 mo ago
AccountingFull-time
About the role
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a mission-driven environment.Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:30am - 4:30pmResponsibilities
- Review, code and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system, ensuring accurate general ledger coding and appropriate approval.
- Prepare and process checks, ACH Payments, and wire transfers, managing the payment schedule to avoid late fees.
- Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding payment issues.
- Process and verify employee charge card expenses.
- Aid in annual audit requirements.
- Identify and communicate best practices for storing and filing payment records.
- Manage competing priorities and proactively solve problems.
Requirements
- Associate degree in business or financial field preferred.
- Two or more years’ experience in accounts payable/banking and cash handling functions required.
- Attention to detail – high accuracy in data entry and numerical analysis.
- Strong professional communication with vendors, internal teams, and external partners.
- Working knowledge of accounting systems (ERP experience preferred).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and reliable transportation.
Skills
- Strong Microsoft Office Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, data entry).
- Organized with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Solid proficiency with various technologies and willingness to continually learn.
- Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge or similar accounting software preferred.
Benefits
- Paid time off (with increases over years of service).
- Affordable benefits: medical, dental, vision and more.
- 401K and Roth retirement plans with up to 5% matching.
- Employee Assistance Program, including mental health, financial, personal growth resources and more.
- Opportunities for growth.
- Paid training and education.
- Staff recognition and appreciation.