Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team at Columbus Financial Group as a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage our vendor payment lifecycle remotely. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment while supporting our Fortune 500 clients. This direct-hire opportunity offers career growth and the chance to make a tangible impact on our operations.
Responsibilities
- Process and verify invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment to 500+ vendors
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies within 48 hours
- Manage 3-way matching for high-volume transactions using SAP and Oracle
- Collaborate with procurement teams to resolve payment disputes and discounts
- Lead month-end closing procedures for AP sub-ledger
- Implement process improvements to reduce payment cycle time by 20%
- Train and mentor junior AP staff on best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience (5+ years AP)
- Expertise in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite)
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros)
- Experience with high-volume payment processing ($10M+ annually)
- Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAP) preferred
- Proven track record of reducing DPO by 15%+
- Ability to thrive in remote work environment with minimal supervision