Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

James Perse Los Angeles • Downey, CA

3d • $28 - $32

About The Position

The Senior Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist is responsible for executing critical tasks within the AP function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial transactions. This role requires extensive full-cycle Accounts Payable experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. The Senior AP Specialist will play a key role in optimizing AP processes, resolving complex payment-related issues, and supporting financial integrity and operational excellence within the organization.

Requirements

• BA from a four-year university, degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ Years of Accounts Payable experience with at least 2 years in a lead capacity role.
• Strong command of ERP navigation and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies and conduct independent research to resolve issues
• Professional and effective communication skills for interacting with vendors and team members
• Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and manage priorities to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full AP cycle including reviewing and approving invoices while employing a 3-way match process
• Work with team members in understanding & applying concepts inherent in our policies and procedures
• Act as a primary point of contact for vendors, resolving discrepancies, responding to inquiries and maintaining accurate vendor records
• Create and update vendors upon confirmation of IRS compliance documents and verification of banking information
• Prepare weekly vendor disbursements employing different currencies while monitoring vendor terms to keep accounts current
• Perform monthly reconciliations of vendor statements to ensure accuracy of AP aging
• Generate reports and analyze financial data for management review
• Senior AP Specialist maintains AP policies and procedures
• Provide necessary documentation and support for internal and external audits
• Identify inefficiencies and opportunities to improve AP processes and implement solutions
• Complete as needed

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• an employee assistance program
• paid vacation
• paid sick time
• a retirement savings plan with company match
• a generous employee discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees