Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

loanDepot•Irvine, CA

About The Position

Responsible supporting the Accounts Payable department by processing and analyzing accounts payable transactions with a high attention to detail. Resolves issues and discrepancies and offers guidance to more junior-level staff. Ensures the performance of all duties in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures, all U.S. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the company operates.

Requirements

Demonstrates knowledge of, adherence to, monitoring and responsibility for compliance with state and federal regulations and laws as they pertain to this position.
Demonstrates strong problem solving skills and analytics ability.
Intermediate skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation; Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Intermediate math skills; calculate interest and percentages; balance accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; locate routine mathematical errors; compute rate, ratio and percent, including the drafting and interpretation of bar graphs.
Ability to make decisions that have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and cross functional departments.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Minimum of three (3) + years’ experience working in a similar field.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Mortgage industry preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Supports the Accounts Payable department by verifying and paying invoices and entering payables into the accounting software with accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
Reconciles balances and maintains accounts payable records.
Prepares journal entries and reconciles general ledger on a regular basis.
Receives, reviews, and processes invoice approvals via DocuSign in a timely manner, verifying that all documents comply with organizational policies.
Scans all payables, JE, and Recons.
Files, maintains, and distributes accounting documents, records, and reports.
Assists in 1099 process by gathering forms for year-end reporting.
Uploads AP images into accounting software.
Responds to basic inquiries and resolves concerns or discrepancies.
Escalates more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned.