Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Accounts Payable Specialist and drive operational excellence. We're seeking a proactive professional to manage vendor relationships, optimize payment processes, and ensure financial accuracy. This immediate hire opportunity offers competitive compensation and career growth in New York's thriving financial district. We also have parallel openings in North Carolina for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume accounts payable transactions with 99.9% accuracy
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies within SLAs
- Implement AP automation initiatives using NetSuite and Concur
- Collaborate with procurement on 3-way matching for PO-based invoices
- Support month-end closing with AP ledger reconciliations
- Lead process improvement projects targeting 15% efficiency gains
- Maintain compliance with SOX and internal audit requirements
Qualifications
- 3+ years of high-volume AP experience in corporate environments
- Expert proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics)
- Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions
- Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAP) preferred
- Proven ability to manage competing deadlines in fast-paced settings
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Experience with AP automation tools (e.g., Tipalti, Coupa)