Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

James Perse Los Angeles•Downey, CA

1d•$28 - $33•Onsite

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

Experience: 5+ Years of Accounts Payable experience with at least 2 years in a lead capacity role.
Technical Proficiency: Strong command of ERP navigation and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies and conduct independent research to resolve issues
Communication Skills: Professional and effective communication skills for interacting with vendors and team members
Organizational Skills: Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and manage priorities to meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail, high level of accuracy, and ability to understand the purpose of task.
Excellent communication, research, problem-solving, and time management skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
Operate as a team and/or independently while demonstrating flexibility to changing requirements.
Ability to always maintain discretion and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

BA from a four-year university, degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

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