Accounts Payable Specialist (Remote) 

General information

Job Posting Title 

Accounts Payable Specialist (Remote)

Date 

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

City 

Remote

Country 

United States

Working time 

Full-time

Description & Requirements

Maximus is currently hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist! We are looking for a detail-oriented and dedicated individual to join our dynamic finance team. If you have a passion for numbers and a keen eye for detail, this position is for you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
– Responsible for maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports and accounts payable or receivable functions. 
– Assist with any unidentified payment issues regarding invoices.
– Prepare, process and deliver invoices and payments accordingly.
– Perform research into payment objections.
– Perform research into any returned mail and ensure that any correspondence is resent timely.
– Prepare and validates financial reports.
– Reconcile information contained on internal and external reports and bank statements.
– Responsible for compiling amounts owed by the company to vendors, suppliers, and other organizations.
– Gather purchase orders, charge slips, sales tickets etc, and prepares payments.
– Maintain all payment or other transaction records.
– Perform data entry and input for the lock box operation.
– Perform comparisons between data presented in various forms and input information into the accounting system.

– Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve any discrepancies

– Maintain vendor files and ensure timely payment of invoices

Minimum Requirements

– High School Diploma or equivalent with 2-4 years of experience.
– Strong ability to communicate more complex information.

– Previous experience in an accounting role.

– Familiarity with basic accounting principles and practices.

– Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

– Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.

– Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Home Office Requirements:

– Maximus provides company-issued computer equipment

– Reliable high-speed internet service

– Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity 

– Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speeds

#NYMC #LI-Remote

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate’s education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus’s total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant’s salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Hourly Base Pay Minimum for this Position

$ 

19.00

Hourly Base Pay Maximum for this Position

$ 

21.00