at Bonney Staffing Center, LLC in Auburn, Maine, United States
Job Description
Your Next Opportunity Is Here — Urgently Hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist in Lewiston, Maine!
Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Pay: $23–$28 per hour
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (Occasional night or overnight meetings may be required)
Start Date: December 1, 2026
Looking for a stable, full-time accounting role with significant responsibility and impact? Join a mission-driven organization with a collaborative finance team as an Accounts Payable Specialist in Lewiston, Maine, where your expertise will help keep operations running smoothly every day. In this vital role, you’ll manage accounts payable operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency within the organization.
What You’ll Do:
As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for:
- Overseeing all accounts payable operations, processing batches into the accounting system, and ensuring that supporting documentation is complete and properly filed.
- Leading efforts to enhance accounts payable systems and improve processes in collaboration with agency staff.
- Developing and implementing electronic workflows for accounts payable and finance in partnership with departments.
- Providing guidance and training to finance staff and departments on accounts payable procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and financial standards.
- Collaborating with finance leadership to address urgent financial situations and adapt processes as needed.
- Evaluating procedures to improve efficiency and identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Managing invoice terms with vendors to optimize cash flow.
- Analyzing aged accounts payable, reconciling general ledger accounts monthly, and reporting findings to finance leadership.
- Maintaining and updating the vendor database.
- Ensuring timely and accurate cash disbursements across all checking accounts.
- Responding to vendor inquiries and calls.
- Assisting with audits, fiscal year-end activities, and required financial reporting.
- Administering third-party accounts payable and fund accounting systems, including user management and system upgrades.
- Preparing and tracking per diem payments and gift card activity in accordance with policy.
- Preparing and filing annual 1099s and unclaimed property reports.
- Performing additional duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring:
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- An Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred (or equivalent experience).
- Two to five years of accounts payable or related accounting experience; nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
- Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel; proficiency with accounting and accounts payable software.
- Excellent attention to detail, accountability, organization, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us in Lewiston?
- Enjoy consistent, full-time hours with a weekday schedule.
- Work in a collaborative, team-oriented finance environment.
- Competitive hourly pay with long-term career stability.
- Affordable health and prescription coverage with no waiting period.
- Additional benefits offered upon permanent hire.
- Retirement plan: 401(k) or pension.
Location & Schedule: This position is on-site in Lewiston, Maine, and offers a set weekday schedule.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career as an Accounts Payable Specialist in Lewiston, apply today or reach out to our recruiting team to learn more. Don’t wait — we’re hiring now!
