Accounts Payable Specialist

Hybrid onsite x3 days per week. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. in Chapel Hill, NC

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable & Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations, including invoice processing, reconciliations, cash management, and general accounting activities. This position also provides administrative support to the finance team and plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close processes, and ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis.

Salary: $65,000 - $67,000/ yr. w2

• Manage accounts payable activities, including invoice verification, vendor record maintenance, expense coding, payment processing, and compliance with internal financial procedures.
• Review and process travel, lodging, and event-related expenses; reconcile vendor invoices, allocate costs to appropriate ledger accounts, and assist with sales tax recovery calculations.
• Record and reconcile daily cash transactions, prepare related journal entries, and investigate variances between bank activity and internal systems.
• Complete monthly bank account reconciliations across multiple business entities, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items and discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end close by preparing journal entries and reconciling assigned balance sheet and expense accounts.
• Coordinate finance department meetings by scheduling sessions, preparing supporting documents, documenting meeting discussions, and maintaining departmental records.
• Provide backup support for payroll-related administrative functions, including timesheet review and validation.
• Support the processing of stipends, reimbursements, and other special payments while coordinating with internal departments as needed.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.

• Minimum of two years of accounting or finance experience with significant exposure to accounts payable operations.
• Experience performing account reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and supporting monthly close activities.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel; experience with Pivot Tables and data analysis tools is advantageous.
• Familiarity with ERP or financial management systems. Experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting platforms is preferred.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive financial information.

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

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Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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