Accounts Payable Specialist

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Full-Time, Hourly $20.09 - $24.11/hour

Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose?

Shifts Available:

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm (40 hours per week) 

About Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

The Role: As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting Brightway Living & Learning’s Finance department. You will work closely with your fellow team members, assisting with tracking invoices, data entry and audit functions. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a tangible difference.

What You Bring to Brightway Living & Learning:

• High school graduate or equivalent 


• Some Accounting or Finance college credits preferred


• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel


• Strong math and analytical skills


• Strong organizational and communication skills


• Attentive to details and accuracy

What You Will Do: 

• Track all external invoice submissions for timely and proper approval


• Download mass data associated with submissions to integrate into financial reporting software


• Understand and apply expense classification and general ledger coding rules


• Data entry of Accounts Payable invoices


• Vendor account analysis


• Execute timely electronic/online payments


• Filing and general organizing of Accounts Payable records (paper and electronic files)


• Assist Accounting staff with research and documentation


• Assist in audit research and documentation


• Cross train in all Accounts Payable functions


• Additional tasks, as needed

Why'll Love This Job:

• Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.


• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.


• Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.

Here’s How We Support You:

• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.


• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.


• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.


• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.


• And More: Paid time off and other valuable benefits!

If You Are:

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient


• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic


• A good communicator and team player


• Passionate about making a difference

Then, we encourage you to apply and join the Brightway Living & Learning team!

When you join our team, you will become part of the Brightway Living & Learning Family! Click here to watch our video to find out more about the Brightway Living & Learning Family. 

Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.