Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team in Manhattan and become the cornerstone of our accounts payable operations. We're seeking a meticulous Accounts Payable Specialist to streamline vendor relationships, optimize payment cycles, and ensure financial compliance in a fast-paced corporate environment. Enjoy competitive benefits, hybrid work flexibility, and career advancement opportunities in one of NYC's most innovative financial firms.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end accounts payable processes including invoice verification, coding, and payment scheduling
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies with precision
- Collaborate with procurement and accounting teams to optimize vendor payment terms
- Maintain accurate financial records in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle experience preferred)
- Process high-volume payments via ACH, wire transfers, and check disbursements
- Conduct month-end closing activities and support audits
- Implement process improvements to reduce processing time by 20%
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years of accounts payable experience in corporate finance
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite)
- Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAP) designation preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Strong communication skills for vendor negotiations
- Experience with sales tax compliance and 1099 processing