Join our team as an Accounts Payable Specialist

The Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center (BVAC) is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented accounts payable specialist to join our finance team. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this exempt role is responsible for providing financial support to our multi-office non-profit organization.

Key responsibilities include maintaining the general ledger, supporting payroll functions, handling bank and account reconciliations, preparing financial reports, and ensuring company-wide compliance with internal controls. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills are essential, along with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

· Job Type: Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare billing reports monthly.
• Prepare and post journal entries for the general ledger.
• Maintain and track payments to vendors.
• Generate monthly financial statements and provide analysis to support decision-making.
• Assist independent auditors during the annual audit process.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and maintain financial integrity across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Familiarity with accounting practices specific to non-profit organizations.
• Proficient in QuickBooks online or similar accounting software, and skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Non-profit experience preferred.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience.
• Experience in payroll processing; familiarity with Paychex Flex is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Prior experience in a non-profit environment is highly desirable.

The Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, or country of ancestral origin.