Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

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.

• 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.

• 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, Net Suite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, 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.

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply