Job Description
Are you a finance professional ready to lead the way in financial operations?
Apex Financial Solutions is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our elite team in San Francisco. We pride ourselves on operational excellence and are looking for a candidate who excels in accuracy, efficiency, and process improvement. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the AP function, ensuring timely vendor payments and maintaining robust financial controls. This is a full-time opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
Why Join Apex Financial Solutions?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Work in the heart of San Francisco's Financial District.
- Opportunities for professional development and certification support.
- Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
Responsibilities
- Invoice Processing: Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including coding, verifying, and processing high-volume invoices accurately and timely.
- Vendor Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors, resolving inquiries and maintaining accurate vendor master data in our ERP system.
- Reconciliation: Perform monthly bank reconciliations and AP reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accounted for and discrepancies are resolved immediately.
- Process Improvement: Identify areas for operational efficiency and implement process improvements to reduce cycle times and error rates.
- Reporting: Prepare and analyze AP aging reports, variance analysis, and ad-hoc financial reports for management review.
- Audit Support: Assist internal and external auditors by providing necessary documentation and explanations of accounting policies.
- Compliance: Ensure all AP activities comply with company policies, GAAP, and local regulations.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Experience: Minimum of 4-6 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or QuickBooks) is essential.
- Software Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros) required.
- Attention to Detail: Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy in high-volume processing environments.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- GAAP Knowledge: Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).