Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team as an Accounts Payable Specialist in the heart of Manhattan. We're seeking a meticulous professional to manage our payment processing cycle and vendor relationships. This immediate hire opportunity offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment in our downtown NYC headquarters. Perfect for candidates ready to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced financial setting.
Responsibilities
- Process and verify 100+ invoices weekly using SAP and Oracle ERP systems
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies within SLA timelines
- Coordinate with procurement teams on 3-way matching for high-volume transactions
- Manage payment processing through ACH, wire transfers, and virtual cards
- Support month-end closing with accruals and payment reconciliations
- Optimize invoice workflows to reduce processing time by 15%
- Train AP interns on system protocols and compliance standards
Qualifications
- 3+ years of accounts payable experience in a corporate environment
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and Microsoft Excel
- Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAP) preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail with zero tolerance for errors
- Strong analytical skills for complex invoice reconciliation
- Experience with high-volume transaction processing (500+ invoices/month)
- Ability to thrive in deadline-driven environments with competing priorities