Accounts Payable Specialist

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. 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 support functions in the Finance Department. This position process accounts payable transactions, responds to vendor inquiries, assist with time & billing functions, and maintains account records. This position reports to the Accounting Manager. Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Please discuss available options with your recruiter. Your Contributions and Responsibilities Review and code invoices and expenses reports while adhering to firm policies Prepare weekly check runs and process manual checks as required Prepare ACH payment extractions for vendor payments and employee expense reports Reconcile vendor monthly statements and resolve any outstanding issues with vendors Monitor lease due dates and reconcile rental operating expenses and payments Set-up and maintain vendor accounts; and prepare 1099 forms at year-end Research and code transactions in the suspense accounts Maintain and resolve support queue inquiry tickets related to Accounts Payable Administer credit card transactions, along with reconciling the credit card statements with gathering receipts, coding, and data entry Assist the Time & Billing team with reviewing time and invoices Monitor cell phone and MiFi devices and usage Other duties and projects as assigned Your Background and Skills Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting 1-3 years of related accounts receivable or payable experience, or appropriate balance of education and work experience Associate’s degree or college level coursework in accounting is preferred. Prior experience in a professional services firm a plus Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite, in particular with Excel, as well as experience using accounting software systems Sound understanding of financial concepts and ability to perform calculations for a variety of 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 Excellent verbal and written communication skills 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 to $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 900 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. Ready to learn more? To be considered for this position, interested candidates MUST apply via our company website: https://www.novoco.com/careers 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 & Company LLP offers a progressive work environment, competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts and a 401(k). 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. By submitting an application with us, you are providing Novogradac with personal information. 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