Senior Accounts Payable Assistant na Massachusetts Port Authority, MA

About the Department

The Massachusetts Port Authority is Going Above and Beyond™ for your career.  We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo, and cruise ships safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play.  Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region’s economy.

Administration and Finance is dedicated to effectively and responsibly planning, managing, and accounting for Massport’s financial resources.   We strive to support the Authority’s overarching mission by maintaining exemplary standards of excellence, fostering financial sustainability, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring transparency and accountability in all financial operations.  Leveraging meticulous planning, efficient management, and accurate reporting, we employ data analytics and forecasting to drive informed decision-making.  Through collaboration with our operating departments, we aim to empower sustained growth and success of the Authority, while contributing to the economic vitality of the region and the fulfillment of our stakeholders’ expectations.

Position Duties

As a Senior Accounts Payable Assistant, you are a detail-driven, process-oriented professional who ensures financial accuracy and compliance across every transaction. You approach invoice and contract processing with precision, resolve discrepancies with persistence, and maintain strong communication with vendors and internal teams. Your ability to manage competing priorities while upholding policy standards makes you a trusted partner in maintaining operational and financial integrity.

What you will do:

• Reviews and processes vendor invoices and expense reports for accuracy, documentation, and compliance with financial policies.
• Reconciles purchase orders and coordinates with internal departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely payments.
• Utilizes financial systems such as PeopleSoft and PM Web to manage transactions and maintain data integrity.
• Supports audits, reconciliations, and inquiries while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and internal controls.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree in accounting, business, or related field preferred, or 3–5 years of progressive accounts payable experience.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving in financial processing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database applications, with the ability to adapt to new digital tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Other Qualifications

Collaboration with colleagues at all levels of leadership from all different disciplines, from Aviation to Maritime and beyond. Every day is different at Massport and the breadth of our impact on the Massachusetts region through our facilities provides many opportunities for our employees to grow, learn, and explore the many areas of our business.  Our business is all about connecting.  We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day. 

What we believe in: 

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