Accounts Payable Specialist at FIRST – Manchester, New Hampshire

Does the thought of preparing kids to solve the world’s greatest problems excite and empower you? Do you want to be with an organization where your knowledge and skills will help increase school engagement and student success, and extend our global reach? Do you want to be on a team that crafts opportunities and provides life changing experiences for students?

These opportunities are as strong and dynamic as ever, as FIRST® creates the people who will change the world – today and tomorrow!

What We Offer
We promise a fast-paced, exciting, and rewarding environment where you will be part of a team that cares about each other and thrives on each other’s successes. As a Great Place to Work® certified company, you’ll feel good about the future of the world after doing hard work with the talented people at FIRST® and will have a front row seat to our life-changing programs.

Our extensive benefits package is highly competitive and includes:

• Healthcare Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Voluntary accident and legal plans
• Income Protection Insurances (STD & LTD)
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Hybrid Work Model
• 160 PTO hours for FT employees
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year (one is a floating holiday)
  • Paid July 4th Week Holiday Closure
• 40 hours paid sick leave per calendar year
• One paid volunteer day per anniversary year
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan (with employer match)
• Medical and dependent pre-tax flex plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The salary range for this position is $50,838 - $56,544. New hires typically start within this range based on their qualifications, experience, and considerations of internal equity.

Who You Are
With your wealth of experience in high-volume environments, you are well-versed in processing payables including two-way and three-way invoice matching, and possess a meticulous approach to expense report processing. Gracious Professionalism® is at the core of your interactions, maintaining a high degree of tact, diplomacy, and accuracy with both internal and external customers.

FIRST headquarters is in Manchester, New Hampshire, and we seek candidates based in New England or willing to relocate to New England. Although this role will have the flexibility to work remote, we are looking for candidates who can easily and frequently travel by car to our headquarters as needed for in person events and/or training.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

What You Will Do

• Promote and demonstrate high-quality customer service standards in a fast-paced, high call/email volume environment.
• Verify quantity, price, and terms accuracy while matching invoices to receiving documents, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensure payment schedule alignment, follow established procedures, and monitor the invoice approval process.
• Review and process employee expense reports in compliance with company policy.
• Initiate and prepare electronic payments, checks, wire transfers, and online payments.
• Collaborate with internal departments and vendors to investigate and resolve payment-related issues.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date accounts payable records.
• Uphold professionalism, confidentiality, accuracy, responsiveness, and tact in all communications.
• Assist in month-end closing activities.

What We Expect
We are seeking candidates with the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• High school diploma or GED required, with a minimum of 3 years of directly related accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software, preferably NetSuite.
• Experience with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office 365, including SharePoint and Teams.
• Analytical skills to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with both internal and external customers.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance.
• Experience with Zone Capture, Salesforce, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Concur, and Tableau is a plus.
• Flexibility to travel 5 – 10% depending on the time of year.

Commitment to FIRST® Core Values

Discovery: We explore new skills and ideas.
Innovation: We use creativity and persistence to solve problems.
Impact: We apply what we learn to improve our world.
Inclusion: We respect each other and embrace our differences.
Teamwork: We are stronger when we work together.
Fun: We enjoy and celebrate what we do!

Thriving on our core values, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

By submitting my application, I certify that the information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statements or omissions may result in disqualification from employment or, if employed, termination.

I acknowledge that FIRST may conduct a comprehensive background check as part of the hiring process. This may include, but is not limited to, verification of my employment history, education, professional credentials, employment references, and a review of prior involvement with FIRST in an employment or volunteer capacity.

I further acknowledge that if I receive a conditional offer of employment, my employment status remains contingent upon the results of a criminal records check, and that the findings may affect my eligibility for employment. Additionally, for certain positions where job responsibilities warrant it, FIRST may conduct a credit check as part of the background screening process, in compliance with applicable laws.

FIRST takes your privacy seriously, and we are dedicated to protecting the confidentiality of your personal data. If you apply for a position at FIRST, we will collect, process, and store your personal data, such as your name, contact information, and application materials, to comply with our regulatory and legal obligations. FIRST will retain employment records, including employment applications, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.