Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to manage and support the full accounts payable cycle in a fast-paced accounting environment. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of AP processes, excellent attention to detail, and experience working with ERP accounting systems.

The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for processing high-volume invoices, managing vendor accounts, performing reconciliations, supporting month-end close, and assisting with process improvements and AP-related projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable process from invoice receipt through payment.
• Review, code, and process invoices accurately and in accordance with company policies.
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Process ACH, wire, check, and other electronic payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and assist with vendor onboarding.
• Research and resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies.
• Prepare and review AP aging reports and identify outstanding items.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
• Reconcile AP subledger balances to the general ledger.
• Utilize the company's ERP system to process transactions and generate financial reports.
• Assist with ERP system enhancements, testing, and implementation projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive accounts payable or accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of the full accounts payable cycle.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices and payments.
• Hands-on experience with an ERP system, such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience with account reconciliations and month-end close procedures.