Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team as an Accounts Payable Specialist in the heart of Manhattan! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to optimize our payment processing cycles and vendor relationships. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a Fortune 500 environment. If you excel in high-volume transaction processing and have a passion for financial accuracy, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume accounts payable transactions with 99.9% accuracy
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies within SLA timelines
- Optimize payment cycles using ERP systems (SAP/Oracle experience preferred)
- Collaborate with procurement and finance teams on vendor contracts
- Implement process improvements to reduce payment processing time by 20%
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls and internal audit requirements
- Maintain organized digital filing systems for all payment documentation
Qualifications
- 3+ years of high-volume accounts payable experience
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, macros)
- SAP or Oracle ERP system certification or hands-on experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP and SOX compliance requirements
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Experience with international payment processing and FX regulations