Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

About the Role

The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the efficient and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions, ensuring that the company’s financial obligations are met in a timely and precise manner. This role involves leading the accounts payable process, handling complex transactions, supporting month-end close activities, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the improvement of AP processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute the complete cycle of accounts payable processing, including invoice receipt, verification, and posting.
• Ensure proper coding and approval of invoices in accordance with company policy.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers, checks, ACH, and wire payments in a timely manner and handle vendor payment inquiries.
• Reconcile monthly statements from vendors and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in month-end closing and prepare related accounts payable reports and analyses.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulations.
• Work with external auditors on requested information.

Requirements

• Associate degree in accounting or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in accounts payable or accounts receivable.
• Knowledge of SAP is required.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping.
• Strong mathematical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company and partner information.
• Excellent PC utilization and data entry skills; including experience with MS Office and advanced knowledge of Excel.

Core Values

Alliance Team Members Demonstrate DRIVE:

• Dedicated: Follows through on commitments. Strong say/do.
• Respectful: Acts with integrity and values diverse perspectives.
• Innovative: Always looking for a better way; leads change.
• Versatile: Adapts quickly to changing circumstances. Demonstrates agility.
• Engaged: Acts like an owner. Wants to create and grow a business which is tightly aligned with market needs.

Physical Requirements

• Position involves sitting for long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending, and minimal lifting.