Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

*Starting from $35.00 - $40.00 per hour plus additional incentives* The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a performance bonus and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Pay is based on location, experience, and qualifications etc. Senior Accounts Payable Specialist Core Responsibilities Process corporate invoices for the REIT team and Corporate Accounting, including professional services, legal, audit, software, insurance and vendor services. Code and allocate invoices to the correct entity and general ledger account, including intercompany splits. Manage approvals and support documents in Coupa, and build Coupa and Sage invoice imports. Maintain vendor master data, reconcile vendor statements and resolve open items on time. Partner with the REIT team and Corporate Accounting to secure approvals and resolve invoice questions. Reconcile the AP subledger to the general ledger, support month-end close and provide documentation for audits. Accounting Projects Lead general ledger clean-up for AP-related accounts, including clearing aged unapplied items, misclassified invoices and stale accruals. Reconcile vendor statements and vendor balances to the AP subledger and resolve differences with the REIT team and corporate teams. Drive vendor master clean-up, including duplicate vendor review, W-9 and tax ID completeness, and inactive vendor removal. Lead standardization of AP procedures, coding rules and approval workflows across corporate accounts payable. Design and document controls for invoice intake, duplicate prevention and segregation of duties. Support AP automation and Coupa process changes, and assist with system conversion or ERP migration work. Build reconciliation, aging and KPI reporting that leadership can use to track AP and GL health. Provide documentation and testing support for internal and external audits. Required Qualifications Supports multi-property or multi-entity organizations, including intercompany coding. Demonstrates a strong understanding of accounts payable processes and accounting fundamentals. Manages competing priorities across the REIT team, Corporate Accounting and deadlines. Builds strong partnerships with the REIT team and Corporate Accounting. Commits to standardization, controls and continuous improvement. Communicates clearly in written and verbal English. Desired Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. Corporate shared services or centralized accounting experience. Hospitality or food service industry exposure. Experience with AP automation or workflow tools. Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as Sage. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Peregrine Hospitality