A/P Specialist

Job Summary The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments in support of restaurant and corporate operations. This role ensures compliance with company policies, manages invoice-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, and collaborates with team members to maintain an organized and responsive AP email inbox. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, a commitment to efficiency, and the ability to foster positive vendor relationships. Essential Functions Full-cycle accounts payableMonitor shared AP email inbox and process invoices, statements, and inquiriesValidate invoices for accuracy, proper coding, and authorizationSupport maintenance of vendor master files in accordance with internal controlsRoutes invoices to appropriate people for approvalSupport weekly cash disbursements for checks, ACHs, and wire transfersSupport month-end closing activities including accruals, reporting, and reconciliationsSupport implementation and deployment of new AIS and AP systems (NetSuite & Tipalti)Research and reconcile vendor statements, credits and follow up requests Contribute to process improvement and documentation initiativesRespond timely and effectively to vendor and associate inquiriesPrepare weekly expense reporting journal entries Manage AP-related mail responsibilitiesPerforms other duties as assignedConforms with all corporate policies and procedures Education Associate’s degree, requiredBachelor's degree, accounting or finance, preferred Work Experience Minimum two years of experience in accounts payable or accountingExperience using an invoice approval workflow systemGood understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping processesExperience using NetSuite, Tipalti, and Concur, preferred Skills Good understanding of the procure-to-pay process (P2P)Effective communicator that can convey information clearly and conciselyKnowledge of MS Office; Advanced Excel, preferredExcellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to be flexible and effectively work with others as a teamAbility to meet deadlines and achieve critical KPIsGood attention to detail and accuracyGood organization and problem-solving skillsStrong data entry skills with speed and accuracy CertificationsTravel Requirement