Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist

Historic New England is seeking a detail-oriented administrative professional for the role of Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist. A key member of the business services team, the Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist provides primary support ensuring accurate and timely processing of payables and receivables. 

Classification: Full time; Non-exempt

Location: This position is based at the Historic New England regional facility in Haverhill, Massachusetts.

Responsibilities: The Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist is responsible for the following primary functions:

• Timely and accurate review and processing of monthly payables and receivables in compliance with organization's policies.
• Processes check and authorized corporate credit card payments on time and with accuracy.
• Compiles, sorts, and routes documents, invoices, and checks to appropriate team members.
• Reviews and processes travel and expense reports and petty cash reports.
• Responds to vendor and employee questions and requests for information regarding payment and processing of invoices.
• Prepares monthly tenant invoicing and processing of payments, monitoring receivables to ensure accounts are current.
• Maintains accurate and accessible filing systems for all payable and receivable source documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support organizational goals and objectives.

Qualifications: 

• Associate's degree in accounting or business, or equivalent combination of skilled credentials, and minimum two years of related work experience.
• Skilled knowledge of accounting software applications and Excel.
• Fully competent user of technology, with proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and Outlook.
• Organized and highly detail-oriented, with the ability to effectively plan and perform work with a high level of accuracy.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to handle shifting priorities and multiple projects simultaneously while working effectively both independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to uphold strict confidentiality in handling of sensitive information, including financial data and other proprietary information.
• Strong interpersonal communications skills, with the ability to exchange and request information, both verbally and in writing, with efficiency and clarity.
• Commitment to Historic New England’s mission and values related to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA).

Historic New England is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to supporting equality of opportunity and respect for diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in employment to all qualified persons without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation.