Job Description
Why is This a Great Opportunity?
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex accounts payable functions while contributing to process improvements and financial accuracy within a collaborative accounting team. The Senior Accounts Payable Accountant plays a key role in ensuring timely, compliant, and efficient payables operations, while partnering with internal stakeholders and supporting audits and financial reporting. This position provides visibility across the organization and the chance to mentor junior staff while strengthening internal controls and operational excellence.
Job Description:
The Senior Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for overseeing and performing advanced accounts payable activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance with accounting standards, and timely vendor payments. This role supports month-end close, maintains strong internal controls, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting function.
Key responsibilities include:
• Managing and reviewing the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice intake, coding, approvals, and payment processing
• Reviewing complex or high-volume invoices to ensure accuracy, proper authorization, and correct general ledger coding
• Performing vendor account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Supporting month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations related to accounts payable
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies, accounting standards (GAAP), and applicable regulatory requirements
• Assisting with 1099 preparation and reporting
• Supporting internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to inquiries
• Partnering with procurement, operations, and accounting teams to resolve invoice and payment issues
• Identifying opportunities to improve accounts payable processes, workflows, and system efficiencies
• Assisting with the implementation or optimization of accounting systems and automation tools
• Providing guidance and support to junior accounts payable staff as needed
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 4–6 years of progressive accounts payable or accounting experience
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, general ledger integration, and month-end close procedures
• Experience working with accounting or ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday, QuickBooks, or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory reporting preferred
• Prior experience mentoring or reviewing the work of others is a plus
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