FIRST · 1 day ago
Accounts Payable Specialist
Manchester, NH
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$51K/yr - $57K/yr
3+ years expFIRST is an organization focused on preparing students to tackle global challenges and enhance school engagement. They are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage high-volume payables, verify invoice accuracy, and ensure compliance with company policies while maintaining professionalism in communications.
EducationInnovation ManagementNon ProfitSkill AssessmentTeenagersTraining
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Flexibility to travel 5 – 10% depending on the time of year
Preferred
Experience with Zone Capture, Salesforce, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Concur, and Tableau is a plus
Benefits
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)
Company
FIRST
FIRST aims to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$12MKey Investors
Siegel Family EndowmentRockwell Automation
2025-12-04Grant
2016-11-14Series Unknown· $12M
Leadership Team
Christopher Moore
Chief Executive Officer
Avanti Ramraj
Co-founder & Captain Thunderbots robotics team
Recent News
2025-04-12
2024-10-28
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