AP Specialist

AP Specialist

Job Details

Job Location

Headquarters - Ithaca, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

2 Year Degree

Salary Range

$24.82 - $26.00 Hourly

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Accounting

Help keep TCAT’s financial wheels turning smoothly

TCAT is seeking a meticulous and dedicated Accounts Payable Specialist to play a key role in our finance team.

In this full-cycle position, you’ll ensure accuracy and efficiency by reviewing invoices, resolving discrepancies, and managing relationships. You’ll provide exceptional customer service to internal teams and external partners while handling sensitive financial information with the highest level of professionalism and discretion.

What You’ll Do As our AP Specialist, you’ll be the go-to person for vendor payables and day-to-day accounting support. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing invoices, vouchers, and statements for accuracy.

• Reconciling purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.

• Managing full-cycle Accounts Payable, including G/L coding and data entry in MIP software.

• Processing payments, journal vouchers, and maintaining accurate records.

• Assisting with inventory tracking and supply orders.

• Providing backup support for procurement and grant reporting.

• Delivering exceptional customer service to internal and external partners.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re more than just buses… we’re a community connector At TCAT, you’ll be part of a team that values fiscal responsibility, sustainability, and service. You’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills, make a real impact through meaningful projects, and play a key role in shaping how we deliver value to our community.

• Living wagecertified employer

• Excellent benefits

• generous contributions to medical insurance

• employer-paid individual and family dental and vision insurance

• retirement 401(k) with employer contribution

• Generous PTO

• 15 vacation days, 7 sick days, 3 personal days, 7 paid holidays, 5 floating holidays (paid out if unused)

Who we're looking for...

• Do you have 2-4 years of education plus 1-3 years experience in accounting?

• Are you detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage competing deadlines with a positive, can-do attitude?

• Do you love spreadsheets, solving problems, and analytical thinking?

• Are you comfortable with manual general ledger coding?

• Experience with IBM Maximo or MIP Cloud accounting software is a plus

• Bonus points for knowledge of auditing practices and experience creating charts/graphs for financial reporting

Ready to be part of a team that values fiscal responsibility, sustainability, and service? We'd love to hear from you