Hybrid AP/AR Support Specialist

at Paychex

• Job title: AP/AR Support Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $24 - $26 per hour
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Phoenix, United States

About the role

• AP/AR Support Specialist providing accounting support for vendor and client transactions in a hybrid work environment. Involves managing invoices, payments, collections, and reconciliations for multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• The AP/AR Support Specialist provides daily support to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions across multiple entities.
• This role assists with invoice entry, payment processing, billing, collections outreach, reconciliations, and resolving account issues.
• The specialist works closely with vendors, clients, and internal teams to ensure accuracy, timely follow-up, and compliance with company financial policies.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in AP, AR, or general accounting experience.
• Experience managing up to 1500 invoices per month and ensuring accuracy in GL accounts/classes coding
• Proficient in written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, Bill.com, and other accounting systems
• High level of accuracy, efficiency, detail, and accountability
• Strong skills in using and understanding the flow of transactions in an integrated and automated accounting system.
• Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents.
• Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
• Excellent problem-solving/judgment skills, and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines
• People-oriented and results-driven
• Excellent active listening and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Medical (with company contribution)
• Dental (with company contribution)
• Vision
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) (with company match)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Sick Time
• Pet insurance