Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional ready to make an impact?
Apex Finance Solutions is currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our dynamic team in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments to our valued vendors. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the financial health of our organization.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Compensation: Annual salary range of $55k - $68k.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one.
- Retirement Planning: 401(k) matching program.
- Growth Opportunities: Clear pathways for career advancement within the finance department.
- Modern Work Environment: Hybrid work schedule and state-of-the-art office amenities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and verify high-volume invoices for accuracy and completeness, ensuring proper coding and approvals.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and vendor statement reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Manage vendor relationships, including answering inquiries, resolving payment issues, and maintaining the vendor master file.
- Support the month-end and year-end close processes by providing detailed aging reports and variance analysis.
- Conduct internal audits of the AP function to ensure compliance with internal controls and GAAP standards.
- Utilize ERP systems (SAP or NetSuite) to input data, generate checks, and process electronic payments.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or a related financial role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and accounting software (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite preferred).
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control policies.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is preferred.
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for vendor interaction.
Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Apply today!
Responsibilities
- Process and verify high-volume invoices for accuracy and completeness, ensuring proper coding and approvals.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and vendor statement reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Manage vendor relationships, including answering inquiries, resolving payment issues, and maintaining the vendor master file.
- Support the month-end and year-end close processes by providing detailed aging reports and variance analysis.
- Conduct internal audits of the AP function to ensure compliance with internal controls and GAAP standards.
- Utilize ERP systems (SAP or NetSuite) to input data, generate checks, and process electronic payments.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or a related financial role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and accounting software (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite preferred).
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control policies.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is preferred.
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for vendor interaction.