Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Hybrid – Needham, MA

Founded in 2017, Alera Group is one of the nation's leading independent insurance and financial services firms. We combine the strength of a national organization with the personalized service and expertise of local teams to help clients succeed across Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, Wealth Services, and Human Capital Solutions.

Collaborate with purpose – Work alongside colleagues who believe the best results come from strong partnerships, shared expertise, and supporting one another.

Build your career – Expand your expertise through meaningful work, continuous learning, and opportunities across a growing national organization.

Make an impact – Help businesses protect what matters most while delivering solutions that support their long-term success.

At Alera Group, our Property & Casualty team partners with businesses to identify risks, protect assets, and deliver insurance solutions that support long-term success. As an Accounts Payable Specialist , you'll help build trusted client relationships, deliver exceptional service, and provide proactive guidance that helps clients confidently navigate an evolving risk landscape.

Review invoices for accuracy, proper documentation, and required approvals

Process vendor invoices and enter them into the accounting system

Schedule and issue payments through checks, ACH, wire transfers, and online payment platforms while meeting established due dates

Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, billing questions, refunds, credits, and payment adjustments

Respond to vendor inquiries and partner with internal departments to obtain approvals and resolve account questions

Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation

Assist with accounts payable reporting, aging analyses, and audit requests

Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable workflows, document procedures, and support cross-functional initiatives

This position is Hybrid .

Hybrid: This role follows a hybrid work arrangement, combining in-office and remote work based on business needs and manager expectations.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.

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