Sr. Accounts Payable Processor

Key Responsibilities

• Process AP invoices, checks, wires/ACH, focusing on accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness
• Collaborate with department heads, purchasing, and receiving teams for approvals
• Manage vendor relationships: monitor payments and resolve open issues
• Prepare/review AP accruals, prepaid amortization, fixed assets depreciation, deferred rent, and reconciliations
• Aid in month-end close, account reconciliation, journal entries, SOX compliance, and financial audits
• Ensure timely 1099 filings
• Guide Accountant/Staff Accountant on AP processing and accounting questions
• Identify and implement process improvements; participate in ERP system upgrades
• Support team with other duties as assigned

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance
  • CPA or CPA candidate preferred
  • 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing
  • Proficiency with Excel (vlookup, if functions, pivot tables, etc.)
  • Hands-on GL experience
  • Strong communication and analytical skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
  • Experience with Expandable ERP systems a plus

    About the Role

    This role offers an exciting opportunity to support cutting-edge research and innovative operations in the Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics sector. As a Senior Accountant / Senior AP Specialist, you will play a key role in AP and GL accounting, financial audits, SOX compliance, and month-end close processes.

    Company Information

    As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

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