Accounts Payable Coordinator

Company: RI Community Food Bank
Location: Providence
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Summary: The accounts payable coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the accounts payable function for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank (RICFB). Also, the accounts payable coordinator will be responsible for various monthly financial statement reconciliations, including cash as well as the monthly corporate card reconciliation. The accounts payable coordinator will assist the cash receipts coordinator with cash receipts during the busy season or provide coverage when the cash receipts coordinator is out of the office. Finally, this position will be a member of the reception team and will assist in reception coverage as needed. Duties and Responsibilities: The accounts payable coordinator reports to the director of finance. The accounts payable coordinator’s duties include, but are not limited to: Process all phases of the accounts payable process. This function includes ensuring that all accounts payable invoices have appropriate documentation and approval from department managers & directors, invoices are coded to the appropriate cost center and expense account, invoices are paid in a timely fashion and ensuring that questions or concerns regarding accounts payable invoices are resolved in a timely manner. Responsible for reconciling all cash accounts on a daily and monthly basis. Responsible for reconciling the corporate credit card on a weekly and monthly basis. Assist the cash receipts coordinator with cash receipts during the holiday season and serve as a backup for cash receipt processing when the cash receipts coordinator is out on PTO. Responsible for ensuring all vendor w-9’s are on-file and up to date. Assist in the preparation of the annual 1099s for filing with the IRS. Other department administrative duties as assigned. Backup reception duties on an as needed basis. Expected to work special events on an as needed basis. Qualifications: Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or a minimum of 5 years accounts payable experience. Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail while remaining highly organized. Ability to communicate effectively when speaking and in writing using standard forms of professional and office communication. Proficient with Microsoft and Office environments (Word, Excel, Outlook) and standard office equipment. Experience with accounting software and automated accounts payable software preferred but not required. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with people from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds. Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in an office using computers and phones extensively and may be required to lift to 35 pounds on occasion. If the need arises, candidate works outside of normal working hours for special events or other business-related events.

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