Sr. Staff Accountant - AP ($30.82 - $38.89)

Irvine Company•Irvine, CA

15d•$31 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for executing daily Accounts Payable (AP) which includes uploading utility bills, providing support to internal and external customers, and ensuring the precise review and routing of invoices. The Senior Staff Accountant will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, providing comprehensive support and guidance to both internal teams and external customers. They will deliver exceptional customer service to suppliers throughout onboarding, invoicing, and other support procedures. This role will oversee AP support and supplier onboarding inboxes to guarantee prompt invoice processing and issue resolution. The Senior Staff Accountant will review invoices and payment requests for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance prior to processing, ensuring controls are maintained to prevent duplicate payments. They will conduct monthly reviews of supplier statements and aging reports to ensure all accounts remain up-to-date. This role will partner with Utility Suppliers, the Energy Management team, and Conservice teams to manage and oversee utility invoice payments. Additionally, the Senior Staff Accountant will analyze departmental workflows to identify inefficiencies, propose process improvement strategies, and drive the implementation of approved solutions. They will also conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) for system enhancements, identifying and documenting issues prior to deployment.

Requirements

Detail oriented with strong analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Proficient in Excel including v-lookups and pivot tables

Nice To Haves

3+ years of relevant AP experience with highly automated ERP systems

Responsibilities

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, providing comprehensive support and guidance to both internal teams and external customers.
Deliver exceptional customer service to suppliers throughout onboarding, invoicing, and other support procedures.
Oversee AP support and supplier onboarding inboxes to guarantee prompt invoice processing and issue resolution.
Review invoices and payment requests for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance prior to processing, ensuring controls are maintained to prevent duplicate payments.
Conduct monthly reviews of supplier statements and aging reports to ensure all accounts remain up-to-date.
Partner with Utility Suppliers, the Energy Management team, and Conservice teams to manage and oversee utility invoice payments.
Analyze departmental workflows to identify inefficiencies, propose process improvement strategies, and drive the implementation of approved solutions.
Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) for system enhancements, identifying and documenting issues prior to deployment.