Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a remote Senior Accounts Payable Specialist and drive operational excellence at our Phoenix-based financial institution. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to streamline payment processes, vendor relations, and financial reporting in a fully remote environment. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and work-life balance while contributing to our mission of empowering local businesses through innovative financial solutions.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end accounts payable processes including invoice verification, coding, and payment processing
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies with proactive communication
- Optimize payment cycles using NetSuite ERP to ensure timely vendor payments
- Collaborate with procurement on vendor contracts and payment terms negotiation
- Prepare monthly AP reports for financial analysis and audit compliance
- Implement process improvements to reduce invoice processing time by 15%+
- Train junior AP staff on system protocols and financial controls
Qualifications
- 5+ years of accounts payable experience with NetSuite or ERP systems
- Expertise in 3-way matching, tax compliance, and 1099 processing
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
- Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAP) preferred
- Proven track record in process optimization and cost reduction
- Excellent written communication for vendor correspondence
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting with minimal supervision
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required