Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist. This role is responsible for overseeing the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing, maintaining vendor relationships, and supporting month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a high level of accuracy, and experience handling high-volume AP transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable processing, including invoice review, coding, matching, approvals, and payment distribution.
• Process high-volume vendor invoices accurately and within established deadlines.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies, billing issues, and payment inquiries.
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9 documentation and payment terms.
• Prepare and process ACH, wire, and check payments.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
• Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger and support account reconciliations.
• Monitor aging reports and ensure timely payment of outstanding obligations.
• Review employee expense reports for compliance with company policies.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Collaborate with purchasing, operations, and accounting teams to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Train and mentor junior AP staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including high-volume invoice processing.
• Strong understanding of AP processes, accruals, and general accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, or multi-entity environments.
• Knowledge of 1099 preparation and sales/use tax requirements.
• Experience with process improvement initiatives and AP automation systems.

Pay Details: $45,000.00 to $55,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Amaka Mozie

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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