Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in the heart of Manhattan as a full-time Accounts Payable Specialist. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage vendor payments, streamline invoice processing, and ensure financial compliance in a fast-paced corporate environment. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a leading financial services firm.
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume vendor invoices and expense reports with 99.9% accuracy
- Reconcile AP sub-ledgers and resolve discrepancies within 48 hours
- Optimize payment cycles to maximize early payment discounts
- Collaborate with procurement and treasury teams on vendor management
- Implement process improvements using ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)
- Conduct quarterly internal audits for AP compliance
- Prepare month-end closing reports and AP aging analysis
Qualifications
- 5+ years of high-volume accounts payable experience
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
- SAP or Oracle ERP system certification required
- Proven experience with 3-way matching and vendor reconciliation
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- CPA or APICS certification a plus
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience managing international payment processing