Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist

If you love solving puzzles and you enjoy making an impact on the Small Business and Nonprofit Community, come join us!

This is a Full Time, Remote role.

The Company: 

Breakwater Accounting & Advisory provides outsourced bookkeeping and accounting services for businesses and nonprofit organizations across the US. We embrace technology to work smarter not harder, and we strive to provide value-add service to each and every client. We are a Woman-Lead company, rated a top workplace by the Delaware News Journal four years in a row, and have been featured on the Inc 5000 list of fastest growing companies. 

Our Philosophy:

Great people first, technology-forward thinking second – with just the right combination.

The Role and Responsibilities:  

We are organizing a new Accounts Payable (AP) service line within our Onboarding and Client Solutions Department, and this role is a key part of that launch.

As our AP Specialist, you’ll help shape how we deliver AP services, build smart workflows, connect tech solutions, and set the standard for seamless client onboarding. This is a foundational opportunity to leave your mark and grow as the department expands.

• Build smart, scalable AP workflows that become the gold standard for our clients.
• Lead the charge on AP setup during client onboarding and make the process seamless.
• Bring tech to life by connecting and optimizing AP software and system integrations.
• Empower teams with clear training, tools, and smooth handoffs.
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve like a pro to keep everything running smoothly.
• Spot opportunities to make processes faster, cleaner, and smarter.
• Shape the future of our AP service line and become the in-house AP expert.

Who are You?

All of our team members are guided by Breakwater’s Core Principles. We are: proactive, positive, prepared, purposeful, protective, and principled. If these principles resonate with you, too, let’s talk.

Required:

• 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, including basic AP/expense coding 
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to implement new software platforms.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Process-oriented mindset with ability to create efficient, repeatable workflows.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Preferred:

• Experience with AP automation platforms (e.g., Bill.com, Ramp, Divvy, Tipalti, or similar).
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online and/or Xero.
• Experience in a client-service or outsourced accounting environment.
  
  

What would we offer you?

• A supportive, friendly, fun culture that truly values work/life balance 
• Opportunity to shape and grow a new service line from the ground up.
• A base salary of $45,000-$55,000
• FIVE weeks of PTO on top of company-observed holidays
• Eligibility to enroll in Health, vision, and dental benefits 
• We'll help you save for your golden years with a 401K company match
• Pathway to leadership or management roles as the AP department expands.

 

Breakwater Accounting + Advisory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.