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.