Accounts Payable Assistant

Program: HELP USA Central |115 E. 13th Street, New York, NY 10003

What You'll Do:

The Accounts Payable Assistant provides administrative support to the Accounts Payable department, with a focus on document management and retention. This role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a working knowledge of accounts payable processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Enter accounts payable invoices accurately and timely into accounting system.

• Match purchase orders to invoices to confirm items were received before processing payment.

• Assist with assembling supporting documentation for check payments.
• Ensures accurate, accessible payables records through consistent document scanning, filing, and maintenance.
• Handle department mail.
• Pulls and organizes AP documentation to support internal and external audits and billing inquiries.
• Assist with various accounting projects and tasks as assigned to support department goals.

You're a great fit for this role if you have:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for professional internal and external interactions.

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to adapt quickly to change.
• Strong muti-tasking ability.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).

• Minimum of one year of work experience in accounting, clerical, or related field
• High School Diploma/GED or higher.

Compensation

Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws.

We Have GREAT BENEFITS!

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.

• Generous Paid Time Off!

• 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.

• And More!

Who We Are

At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We're one of the nation's largest non-profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.

EOE. A Drug-Free Workplace.