Specialist, Accounts Payable

Specialist, Accounts Payable – Finance Department

The Specialist, Accounts Payable is responsible for the accurate and timely processing, tracking, and management of supplier invoices, expense items, and payment activities for FINRA.

• Invoice Processing & Reconciliation
  • Complete end‑to‑end invoice processing through automated systems and ERP platforms (Workday), ensuring accurate GL coding, streamlined approval routing, and timely payment.
  • Manage workflow queues and prioritize high‑volume transactions based on payment terms, cash flow considerations, and early payment discount opportunities.
  • Serve as a point of contact for accounts payable inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, delivering timely and professional responses.
  • Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, strengthen controls, and improve vendor satisfaction.
  • Perform invoice reconciliation activities, including three‑way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices, and resolve discrepancies or system exceptions.
• Vendor & Expense Management
  • Contribute to vendor master data management, including vendor setup, maintenance, updates, and tax compliance validation (W‑9/W‑8).
  • Audit and approve employee expense reports, ensuring policy compliance, appropriate documentation, and accuracy.
• Compliance, Audit Support & Financial Reporting
  • Maintain comprehensive audit trails and documentation for all accounts payable transactions.
  • Support month‑end and year‑end close processes, including accrual preparation, account reconciliations, aging analysis, and variance reporting.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate FINRA’s values through collaboration, both in‑person and virtually.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of four (4) years of accounts payable experience in an automated environment with exposure to various ERP financial systems.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Experience with purchase order processing.
  • Experience with business process‑driven ERP systems (Workday preferred).
  • Familiarity with automation technologies, OCR, or similar automated AP systems is highly desirable.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, customer service and communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask effectively and shift priorities based on business urgency.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.

• Hybrid work environment with defined in‑person presence requirements.
• Fast‑paced environment with high volume of invoice processing and supplier interactions.

Salary is set by location and experience. For work performed in CO, FL, TX, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, Washington DC, NY, and NJ, salary ranges are disclosed on the FINRA Careers site.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match and additional retirement contributions.
• Paid time off: 15 days PTO, 5 personal days, 9 sick days, and 9 paid holidays for full‑time employees.
• Other paid leave: military, jury duty, bereavement, voting, and parental leave.
• Health and wellness programs including tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, and employee assistance.

FINRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected category, including race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.