Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist and revolutionize payment processing from the comfort of your home office. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to optimize vendor relationships, streamline invoice workflows, and ensure financial accuracy across our Charlotte-based operations while embracing remote flexibility. This role offers hybrid collaboration with our Florida-based finance leadership, providing unique exposure to multi-state compliance and cross-functional process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end accounts payable cycle including invoice processing, verification, and payment scheduling
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies within 48 hours
- Implement and maintain internal controls for payment authorization and fraud prevention
- Collaborate with procurement and treasury teams on payment terms optimization
- Analyze AP data to identify cost-saving opportunities and process bottlenecks
- Ensure compliance with North Carolina and Florida state tax regulations
- Mentor junior AP staff on best practices and system utilization
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of accounts payable experience with remote work exposure
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP or Oracle preferred)
- Expertise in multi-state tax compliance and vendor management
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Accounts Payable Certification (APC) preferred
- Proven ability to manage high-volume payment processing (>500 invoices monthly)
- Strong analytical skills with data visualization experience