Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in the heart of Manhattan as a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to streamline vendor payments, optimize invoice processing workflows, and ensure financial compliance. This direct-hire role offers immediate start date with competitive compensation and growth opportunities in a leading financial services firm.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end accounts payable processes for 500+ vendors
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies within SLAs
- Optimize invoice processing using SAP and QuickBooks platforms
- Collaborate with procurement on payment terms and discounts
- Ensure SOX compliance and audit readiness
- Analyze aging reports and implement process improvements
- Lead month-end closing activities for AP module
Qualifications
- 5+ years of high-volume accounts payable experience
- Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, or equivalent ERP systems
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, macros)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required
- Proven experience with SOX compliance and audits
- Strong problem-solving and negotiation abilities
- AP certification (APC or CAPP) preferred