Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

## Senior Accounts Payable Specialist Apply locations:
Wellesley Collegetime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R0007807
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**** Job Posting Title
** Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
** Job Description Summary
** Administrative Non-Exempt
** Job Description
** Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist provides advanced administrative and operational support for the day-to-day activities of the Accounts Payable department. This position is responsible for reviewing accounts payable transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with College policies and departmental procedures; responding to inquiries from vendors, faculty, and staff; and supporting continuity of operations by serving as backup to the Accounts Payable Manager, as needed.

The position also coordinates student employees, assists with policy and procedure documentation, supports ERP-related issue resolution, and contributes to annual tax reporting and other departmental initiatives.
** Primary Position Responsibilities
*** Review accounts payable transactions and documentation for accuracy, completeness, required approvals, supporting documentation, and compliance with College policies and departmental procedures.
* Monitor the Accounts Payable shared mailbox and respond to inquiries from vendors and members of the College community regarding accounts payable matters, including policies, procedures, and payment status.
* Support departmental operations by serving as backup to the Accounts Payable Manager and assisting with Accounts Payable-related work that supports the College’s Student Bursar Office.
* Provide guidance and training to faculty and staff on Accounts Payable policies, procedures, and related processes to support compliance and effective operations.
* Assist with departmental administration and special projects, including maintaining organized methods for tracking and resolving inquiries, monitoring office supply inventory, supporting policy and procedure development, collaborating on ERP system issues, and assisting with annual 1099 production, distribution, and electronic filing.
* Other duties as assigned**.
**** Supervisory Responsibilities
*** Provides day-to-day coordination, training, and work oversight for student employees supporting Accounts Payable operations.
** Basic Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in accounts payable, accounting operations, finance, or a related administrative area.
* Experience working with computer-based ERP systems in a large-scale automated environment is required;
Workday experience is preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to apply policies and procedures, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and provide effective customer service in a collaborative environment is required.
* Experience coordinating or overseeing the work of student employees or other support staff is preferred.
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* Skills and Abilities

*** Demonstrated knowledge of accounts payable practices, internal controls, and customer service principles.
* Ability to work independently with limited direction, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative in resolving routine issues and escalating more complex matters as appropriate.
* Ability to work…