AP Specialist

sweetgreen•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for conducting the full cycle of accounts payable, including processing payables, invoices, and data entry, ensuring the accuracy and timely processing of invoices for payment. We are looking for a self-directed, solutions-oriented team player who can independently process large volumes of invoices. Daily responsibilities include scanning invoices, processing credit memos, coding and entering invoices, and performing weekly reconciliations.

Requirements

2+ years of Accounts Payable experience required
Strong attention to detail
Ability to perform a high volume of manual entries with extreme accuracy
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including pivot tables and advanced formulas required
Strong understanding of GL accounting and basic principles (e.g., expense and fixed asset coding)
Proactively identifies process gaps and recommends solutions
Strong organization and communication skills
Demonstrates ability to manage through change and support team adoption of new processes and systems

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated proficiency with Coupa, SAP Concur, and Oracle Fusion preferred
Previous experience with a restaurant company is a plus

Responsibilities

Review invoices and credit memos for appropriate documentation, accuracy, and authorization, as well as serve as an escalation point for complex or high-risk discrepancies
Partner with the General Ledger Accounts team to ensure appropriate coding (e.g., expense and fixed assets), and proactively flag coding inconsistencies and recommended corrections
Perform invoice and general ledger entry, including account coding
Format and import MS Excel and CSV files to the AP system for large invoice volumes, and identify opportunities to automate or streamline these workflows
Reconcile vendor statements weekly and resolve aging and outstanding items
Audit and process expense reimbursements via the Concur Travel & Expense system
Act as a key point of contact for internal & external partners to obtain missing invoices, information, or resolve discrepancies
Prepare and distribute accrual and statement reconciliation files
Analyze and process invoices processed via third-party suppliers
Lead special/ad hoc projects and contribute to process documentation and SOPs
Perform corporate card administration functions, including issuance and cancellation of cards

Benefits

Highly competitive pay + bonus plan
Three different medical plans to suit your and your family's needs
Dental and Vision insurance
Flexible PTO plan
401k program
Employee HSA and FSA
Complimentary greens
An opportunity to make a real impact on the people around you, both by growing them and by connecting them to real food
To live the sweetlife and celebrate your passion + purpose
A collaborative team of people who live our core values and have your back
A clear career path with opportunities for development, both personally and professionally
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