Accounts Payable Clerk

Part-time 2-3 days a week (Tuesdays/Wednesdays)

New York, NY 

Job Description

Overview

Family office of a global investment firm is currently looking for a self-motivated individual for a part time position of Accounts Payable Clerk to work two days a week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) with a potential increase to three days. This position reports to and supports the Accounts Payable Supervisor in carrying out the functions within the Accounts Payable / Operations department of an active family office. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in obtaining approval of invoices, cataloguing invoices for each weekly check batches, entry into accounting system, payment schedule, check batch creations, and correspondence at the completion of the check runs.
• Assist in evaluating expense report reimbursements for accuracy and due diligence prior to management review.
• Assist in administrative work.
• Assist with ad-hoc schedules and reporting.
• This list of responsibilities may not be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as needed.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Major in Accounting preferred
• Prior accounts payable experience preferred
• Experience with computer word-processing and spreadsheet applications, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• General email and Internet skills
• Experience with ERP accounting systems, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains preferred
• Ability to analyze figures, basic mathematical and analytical problem solving abilities
• Able to work with a minimum of supervision while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees.
• Strong inter-personal communication skills and written communication skills required
• Effective organizational skills, and the ability to establish priorities and to multi-task
• Strong work ethic and emphasis on attention to details

Company Description

Privately owned family office that provides financial and accounting services to a high net worth family.