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Join Instructional Empowerment as an Accounts Payable Specialist, where you'll manage invoice processing and vendor support in a mission-driven finance team.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include reviewing and entering invoices, processing electronic payments, maintaining vendor records, reconciling transactions, and identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Skills: Proficiency in Excel and Outlook, strong attention to detail, effective communication, and customer service skills are required.

Qualifications: A high school diploma with 2+ years of accounts payable experience is required; an associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business is preferred.

Location: Blairsville, PA

Compensation: $16 - $20 / Hourly

Accounts Payable Specialist (Hourly)

Location: Hybrid – Blairsville, PA

Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST

Pay: $16.00–$20.00 per hour 

About IE

Are you passionate about making a difference through your work? At Instructional Empowerment, we are on a mission to eradicate generational poverty through education. Our vision-driven organization prioritizes professionalism, integrity, and collaboration as we strive to create lasting impact.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support accurate and timely accounts payable operations. This role focuses on invoice processing, vendor support, reconciliations, reporting, and process improvement within a fast-paced finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, code, and enter invoices and check requests.
• Match invoices to expenses, POs, and contracts.
• Process ACH, wire, electronic payments, and check runs.
• Maintain vendor records and resolve billing or payment inquiries.
• Reconcile AP transactions and assist with month-end close.
• Prepare 1099s and support audits.
• Administer Concur (user setup, training, expense reporting).
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate AP processes.
• Perform fraud prevention and internal controls.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of accounts payable or accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Preferred

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business.
• Experience in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
• Experience with Concur or similar systems.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance for you and your dependents.
• 15 days PTO, 8 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays.
• 401(k) with 4% company match.
• Comprehensive onboarding and a supportive team environment.

Ready to Empower?

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career with a team dedicated to transforming lives through education, apply today! Let’s work together to shape a brighter future.