Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Role Summary
We are looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join their rapidly growing team. The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist ensures the timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices and supports the overall accounts payable and accounting close processes while collaborating closely with business partners, vendors, and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in the Accounts Payable field.
Key Results Area
Ensure monthly and daily tasks are completed in adherence to established deadlines
Serve as a subject matter expert in the identification and resolution of AP process related issues and AP integrated procurement platform
Work independently to make informed decisions based on the review of support questions and concerns
Scheduled voucher reconciliation
As a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist, you will monitor account balances, track expenses, and related financial activity to produce monthly financial reports
You will respond to external vendors and internal managers regarding the accounts payable process, including obtaining approvals and coding to establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors
This role will prepare weekly check runs and initiate payments through Automated Clearing House (ACH), wire transfers, and credit cards, while also processing transactions, performing bookkeeping and accounting duties, handling month-end accruals, and creating journal entries
Additionally, you will partner with management to develop opportunities for improved processes and maintain process documentation
Other duties as assigned
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or High School diploma with equivalent experience
Strong communicator, both written and verbal
Comfortable in fast-paced environment
Minimum 2+ years of Customer Service
Proficient in MS Office, primarily in Excel
Demonstrates ability to run and create a spreadsheet and add functions (pivot tables, V-lookups, Absolute value)
Attention to detail, ability to problem solve using logical & critical thinking skills
Bachelor’s Degree and 0 to 1 plus years of related experience or High School Diploma/General Education Degree and 4 plus years of specific experience
Master’s Degree or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred
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