Accounts Payable Strategist

Univar Solutions • Bellevue, WA

31d • $80,308 - $97,750

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Accounts Payable Strategist is to lead ChemPoint’s Accounts Payable (AP) processes, driving operational excellence, financial accuracy, and continuous improvement. This role provides analytical insight, oversees key AP systems and controls, and partners cross-functionally to enhance payment workflows, optimize working capital, and strengthen financial compliance. Through subject-matter expertise, process innovation, and data-driven guidance, the AP Strategist ensures AP operations are efficient, scalable, and aligned with ChemPoint’s broader financial and operational objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in Accounting or Finance from a fully accredited four-year institution is preferred
• 5+ years accounts payable or receivable experience
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting financial system implementations (AP automation tools, ERP modules, workflow solutions, vendor portals, etc.)
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable operations, process design, internal controls, and related accounting principles (GAAP)
• Strategic problem‑solver with the ability to assess organizational needs, analyze complex data, and design scalable solutions
• Ability to stay current on emerging AP technologies, automation trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices, and translate them into actionable improvements
• High proficiency with Excel and strong capability in analyzing, modeling, and interpreting AP data
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across functions
• Highly organized, self‑directed, and able to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Great Plains, Dynamics CRM, or similar ERP/AP platforms preferred

Responsibilities

• Support and review monthly AP-related General Ledger account reconciliations, accruals, and transactions
• Provide continuous improvement through analytical insight, oversight of key AP systems and controls, and cross‑functional partnership to enhance payment workflows, optimize working capital, and strengthen financial compliance
• Ensure AP operations are efficient, scalable, and aligned with ChemPoint’s broader financial and operational objectives
• Analyze AP performance metrics to identify trends, determine root causes of issues, and support data‑driven decision‑making
• Drive initiatives to modernize AP processes by identifying operational pain points and mapping opportunities for automation, efficiency, and scalability
• Serve as the functional SME for AP system tools; partner with IT and external vendors to design, test, and deploy system enhancements and integrations
• Drive standardization of AP procedures across departmentsDevelop and maintain AP system and process training documentation
• Stay current on emerging AP trends, technology capabilities, regulatory changes, and industry best practices, translating insights into actionable continuous‑improvement recommendations
• Prepare audit documentation and lead walkthroughs related to AP processes and transactions

Benefits

• health, vision, dental coverage
• industry-leading retirement and time off programs
• Strong work/life flexibility.
• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company.
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus and annual salary reviews.
• Competitive pay and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees