A/P Accounting Spec

Job Details: Job Location: Albany-Academy Main-NRFS - Albany, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $26.00 - $28.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will perform accounting and account payable transactions relating to creation, maintenance, and disposition of financial records in the Blackbaud Financial Edge accounting system. You will report to the Finance Manager and you will work onsite.Responsibilities: Perform Accounts Payable (AP) functions on a daily basis. Advise supervisor/director of any significant developments. Process invoices, requisitions, and purchase orders for payment which includes reviewing for proper authorization, extension totals, and proper receipt of merchandise, and coding to proper general ledger account number, following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Review and process corporate credit card statements and petty cash fund requests Generate AP check runs and mailing of checks to vendors/contractors on a weekly basis Prepare regular AP reports and reconcile to General Ledger accounts Maintain W-9s and current contracts with vendors/contractors in the accounting system Conduct audits of petty cash funds at program sites on a periodic basis Record monthly journal entries to the general ledger accounting system Be a backup support to Accounts Payable peer positions Other duties as assignedRequirements and Education: One to two years of related experience, or an equivalent amount of combined education and experience. Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge system desired.Benefits Health care package: medical, dental, and vision  Tuition reimbursement  Paid time off  Holiday Pay  401 (K) plan  Life Insurance   Loan repayment assistance  Free training/CEU opportunitiesAbout Northern RiversAt Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger!  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful workQualifications: