Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist in Phoenix, Arizona. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to optimize our payment processes, vendor relationships, and financial reporting. Enjoy a collaborative environment with growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding financial services firm. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and professional development stipends.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end accounts payable processing including invoice verification, coding, and payment scheduling
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies with precision
- Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce processing time
- Collaborate with procurement and accounting teams on vendor contracts and terms
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls and internal audit requirements
- Analyze aging reports and optimize cash flow management
- Maintain accurate vendor master data and payment records
- Lead month-end closing activities for AP subledger
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
- 5+ years of hands-on accounts payable experience in mid-sized companies
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP or Oracle required)
- Expert knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance standards
- Proven ability to analyze financial data and identify process bottlenecks
- Strong negotiation skills for vendor payment terms
- Experience with multi-state tax compliance and 1099 processing
- Professional certification (e.g., CAPP) highly desirable