Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Dare to bring your unique perspective?

At Novogradac, we value individuals who bring unique perspectives and bold ideas. If you're eager to contribute to an inclusive, innovative environment where your personal and professional growth is encouraged and supported, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.

Position Summary :

The Accounts Payable Specialist performs a variety of accounting and bookkeeping functions in support of the Finance department. This position responds to inquiries, processes and analyzes reports, prepares and executes financial transactions, and maintains account records. This position reports to the Assistant Controller.

The firm has one available position in either Austin, TX, Dover, OH, or Long Beach, CA.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Review and code invoices / expense reports while adhering to firm policies.

Prepare weekly check runs and process manual checks as required.

Reconcile vendor monthly statements and resolve any outstanding issues with vendors.

Monitor contract due dates and pay within terms of contract.

Set-up and maintain vendor accounts; and prepare 1099 forms at year-end.

Administer credit card transactions on behalf of the Firm along with reconciling the statement with gathering receipts, coding, and data entry.

Other duties and projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

Sound understanding of financial concepts and ability to calculate figures and amounts for a variety of financial transactions.

Superior organizational and follow-through skills, performing work accurately with strong attention to detail.

Ability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities.

Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite, in particular with Excel, as well as experience using accounting software systems.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications :

Associate degree plus 1-3 years of related accounts receivable / payable experience and / or appropriate balance of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

Associate degree in accounting / finance or a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Prior experience working in a professional services firm is a plus.

Why work with us?

Novogradac is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to grow. We believe in offering a supportive, balanced work environment that encourages professional growth and work-life integration.

We are proud to offer :

Increased number of paid holidays per year

Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions

Flexible working hours and work arrangements

Remote and hybrid opportunities

Inclusive workplace, providing strong professional growth and development opportunities

The benefits of joining our team

Strong growth opportunities

Competitive benefits package

401(k) package with firm profit-sharing

Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions & CPA bonus plan

Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration

Dress for your day policy

Resources of a national firm

Opportunities to engage with our active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), affinity groups, and advance your career within a supportive, inclusive environment

Compensation : $43,000 - $55,000 depending on experience. More is possible if experience dictates.

Don't Meet Every Single Qualification?

After reviewing this job posting, are you hesitating to apply because you don't meet all the listed requirements? At Novogradac, we are dedicated to building a workplace supported by unique perspectives and experiences, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

Get to know us better!

We're Novogradac, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 800 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.

Novogradac is one of the nation's top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.

Commitment to Inclusion

Novogradac is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, making reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the application process. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as we believe that unique perspectives strengthen our ability to achieve excellence. At Novogradac, we offer a variety of Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups to provide all employees with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and support one another in the workplace. Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac's culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.