Accounts Payable Specialist

• This position is on our hybrid schedule in our New Rochelle office.

Position Purpose:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Accounts Payable Specialist to support our Finance team.

You should have 2-4 years' experience with accounts payables and financial analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs financial tasks in Accounts Payable such as review of vendor invoices, preparation of vouchers and data entry.

• Strong financial skills and the ability to reconcile contract financial information using data from multiple financial systems.   Perform journal entries

• Assist in maintaining accounting / internal controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.

• Participate in the preparation of documents for internal and external audits.

• Ensure financial information are prepared timely and accurately and meets deadlines.

• Ensures timely exchanges of financial information with external organizations/agencies and verifies accuracy.

• Generates financial reports for use by senior management and/or ensures accuracy and timeliness.

• Assists or coordinates the filing, archiving, and distribution of financial documents.

• Analyzes and resolves complex issues and/or discrepancies that arise regarding the financial processes performed by the relevant division.

• Perform special projects as requested by management

• Review and approve expense reports

• Process and reconcile credit card purchase for the company

• Code invoices, vouchers, expense reports, check requests, etc., with correct codes conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system.

• Prepares non-inventory purchase order requisitions and attaches the corresponding purchase orders to incoming invoices with all supporting documentation.

• Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders.

Job Requirements/Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree with a major in Accounting, Finance

• 2-4 years of experience with the day-to-day processing of Accounts Payables

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook Mail

• Experience with ERP Systems (NetSuite a plus)

• Excellent problem solving and communications skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

• Detail oriented with high level of ethics

• Self-starter, able to work both independently and in team environment

Salary Range: $50,000-$65,000

• The base salary range represents the low and high end of the expected salary range for the position. The base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors such as geographic location, experience, education, and skill level.

About Us

Benchmark Education Company is a leading publisher of core, supplemental, and intervention literacy and language resources in English and Spanish, both print and digital, as well as world-class professional development. Since its founding in 1998, our company has proven to be one of the most nimble and innovative content creators on the cutting edge of pedagogy and technology. The digital content in our many online and hybrid learning programs delivers all the rigor of its print counterpart and is designed for virtual and blended learning contexts.

Benchmark Education Publishing (BEC) and its affiliates are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For further information, visit us at: https://www.benchmarkeducation.com

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• Health Insurance

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Wellness Programs

• 401K

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Sick Days

• Employee Referral Bonus

Company Culture, Perks & Discounts

• Flex work schedule

• Commuter Benefits

• Paid Parking

• Company Outings

• Free Snacks

• Catered Lunches/Events

• Game Room

• Pet Friendly

• Holiday Events

• Happy Hours

• Paid Technology

• Sports Leagues

• Art Exhibitions

• Off-site Work Program*

Professional Development

• Education Scholarship Fund

• Cross functional training

• Job Training & Conferences

• Paid Internships

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All employees are required to have or obtain a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment at Benchmark Education unless an exemption has been approved. All employees shall be required to report their vaccine status. All new employees shall be required to provide proof of their vaccination status prior to the start of their employment.

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