Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Accounts Payable Specialist in New York City! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage vendor payments, streamline invoice processing, and ensure financial compliance. This immediate hire opportunity offers competitive compensation and career growth in a fast-paced financial services environment.
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume accounts payable transactions with 99% accuracy
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies within SLAs
- Optimize invoice workflows using SAP and Oracle systems
- Collaborate with procurement teams to resolve payment issues
- Ensure compliance with SOX and internal audit requirements
- Lead month-end closing activities for AP sub-ledger
- Train junior staff on AP procedures and system usage
Qualifications
- 5+ years of accounts payable experience in financial services
- Expert proficiency in SAP and Oracle ERP systems
- Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) preferred
- Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
- Strong knowledge of SOX compliance and internal controls
- Experience managing high-volume transaction processing
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required