Senior Accounts Payable Specialist - Scottsdale AZ

Vaco Phoenix is working with a client who has a great opportunity for a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist who will be responsible for payments and controlling expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices. This role is a fully onsite position in North Scottsdale, and can pay up to $80k per year, depending on experience.

• Manage the Accounts Payable function by reviewing and coding invoices, ensuring compliance with capitalization policies, securing proper documentation and approvals, and maintaining accurate vendor records.
• Oversee weekly payment runs, ensuring accuracy and timely processing in accordance with aging reports.
• Research and resolve internal and external inquiries related to account status or invoice discrepancies and communicate outcomes to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Prepare and file 1099 tax forms for vendors and directors.
• Process employee expense reports in Concur and provide support to users with related questions.
• Perform daily cash applications in SAP and complete bank reconciliations as needed.
• Assist with month‑end close activities, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, reviewing aging reports, and recording accruals.

• 3+ years accounts payable with tri‑way match and general accounting experience
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and general accounting procedures
• Experience with large ERP preferred
• Good communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management
• High ethical and professional
• Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups)

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.