Accounts Payable Accountant

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The Accounts Payable Accountant, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end AP operations - ensuring vendors are paid accurately and on time, internal controls are maintained, and our payables function scales effectively alongside the business. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, providing accurate, timely, and compliant accounts payable operations. Serving as a subject matter expert and escalation point, this role resolves complex issues, maintains internal controls, supports month-end and year-end close activities, and helps strengthen Purchase-to-Pay processes through reporting, automation, and system improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a mixture of public accounting and industry experience, specifically in the technology industry, and be able to operate in a fast growth environment. This person is a self-starter who is organized, highly analytical, collaborative and a problem solver. If you are interested in continuing your career in an impactful and high growth company, this is the role for you!

• Perform the day-to-day accounts payable function including processing of complex accounts payable transactions, ensuring accurate coding, supporting documentation, approvals, and compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Perform vendor setup, maintenance, and account reconciliation.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and the accounts payable subledger, researching and resolving discrepancies, blocked invoices, payment variances, billing disputes, and other exceptions.
• Perform and oversee monthly AP reconciliations and ensure accurate period-end close.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to support accruals, expense reporting, and month-end close activities.
• Maintain strong internal controls around vendor management, invoice approvals, and payments.
• Identify opportunities to streamline AP processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen controls.
• Support cash management and payment scheduling by providing accurate AP information.
• Utilize Tipalti and Net Suite to manage AP transactions, reporting, reconciliations, and related accounting activities.
• Prepare, review, and process Automated Clearing House (ACH), wire, and check payments in accordance with authorization, documentation, and control requirements.
• Support the year-end financial statement audit, working directly with auditors to ensure a smooth and timely process.
• Utilize Expensify to process employee expense reports and reimbursements.
• Annual tax filing for 1099 vendors
• Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of end-to-end accounts payable processes, including three-way…