Accounts Payable Specialist

Instructional Empowerment • Full-time • Hybrid in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, United States • $16 - $20 / hour • 1m ago

Fast Facts

Join Instructional Empowerment as an Accounts Payable Specialist, where you'll manage invoice processing and vendor support in a mission-driven finance team.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include reviewing and entering invoices, processing electronic payments, maintaining vendor records, reconciling transactions, and identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Skills: Proficiency in Excel and Outlook, strong attention to detail, effective communication, and customer service skills are required.

Qualifications: A high school diploma with 2+ years of accounts payable experience is required; an associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business is preferred.

Location: Blairsville, PA

Compensation: $16 - $20 / Hourly

Accounts Payable Specialist (Hourly)

Location: Hybrid – Blairsville, PA

Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST

Pay: $16.00–$20.00 per hour

About IE

Are you passionate about making a difference through your work? At Instructional Empowerment, we are on a mission to eradicate generational poverty through education. Our vision-driven organization prioritizes professionalism, integrity, and collaboration as we strive to create lasting impact.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support accurate and timely accounts payable operations. This role focuses on invoice processing, vendor support, reconciliations, reporting, and process improvement within a fast-paced finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Review, code, and enter invoices and check requests.
Match invoices to expenses, POs, and contracts.
Process ACH, wire, electronic payments, and check runs.
Maintain vendor records and resolve billing or payment inquiries.
Reconcile AP transactions and assist with month-end close.
Prepare 1099s and support audits.
Administer Concur (user setup, training, expense reporting).
Identify opportunities to improve and automate AP processes.
Perform fraud prevention and internal controls.

Qualifications

Required

High school diploma or equivalent.
2+ years of accounts payable or accounting experience.
Proficiency in Excel and Outlook.
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Strong communication and customer service skills.

Preferred

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business.
Experience in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
Experience with Concur or similar systems.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance for you and your dependents.
15 days PTO, 8 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays.
401(k) with 4% company match.
Comprehensive onboarding and a supportive team environment.

Ready to Empower?

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career with a team dedicated to transforming lives through education, apply today! Let’s work together to shape a brighter future.