Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

About UsAt Nuna, we believe every family deserves thoughtfully designed products that combine safety, innovation, and style. As a global premium baby gear brand, our core values of Community, Generosity, Teamwork, and Excellence guide everything we do, from creating high-quality products to fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace.We are committed to continuous growth, meaningful impact, and making a difference for families around the world.Currently we are looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to be responsible for providing direction over the daily operations of the accounts payable function and corporate credit card program while actively participating in day-to-day AP activities fulltime- onsite at our Washington Office.About The RoleThe Senior AP Specialist will ensure timely and accurate compliance with vendor setup and onboarding policies, invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, and internal control standards. This role will mentor and develop a team of Accounts Payable specialists while driving operational excellence through process improvements, system optimization, and scalable workflow design. Serving as a change agent, this individual will identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, enhance reporting capabilities, and improve the overall user experience across Accounts Payable and corporate card administration. The Senior AP Specialist will also partner closely with Accounting, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, Procurement, and other business stakeholders to resolve issues, implement process enhancements, support organizational change initiatives, and deliver measurable value to the business.What You’ll Be DoingAccounts PayableReview, verify, and process invoices and expense reportsEnsure timely payments to vendors and suppliersReconcile vendor statements and respond to inquiriesAssist with month-end closing and financial reportingSupport audits by providing documentation and explanationsCollaborate with procurement and other departments to ensure policy complianceAccrues use tax when appropriateProcesses periodic payment runs including checks, ACH and wire transfersPrepare year-end 1099s in accordance with IRS guidelinesPerform month-end and year-end close duties ad hoc,Support and respond to year-end external audit requestsVendor GovernancePerform vendor setup and maintenance, including W-9 requestsMonitor shared mailboxes and workflow queues for vendor requests.Serve as a point of contact for basic vendor questions.Design and strengthen the vendor onboarding process and own vendor master data governancePlay a key role in developing internal control framework to mitigate financial misstatements fraudDevelop and enforce indirect procurement vendor policy key internal controlsPartner cross-functionally and directly with Finance leadership, Procurement leadership and various business teams on continuous improvement initiatives.Partner with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and business teams to resolve issues.Assist with periodic reviews of vendor master data.Help ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.Systems SupportServe as the subject matter expert (SME) for AP system workflows, approval routing, invoice automation, and payment processes.Review and recommend improvements to AP workflows, as well as monitor workflow performance to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce processing time.Partner with Accounting, Procurement, Treasury, IT, and business stakeholders to identify workflow enhancements and automation opportunities.Ensure workflow configurations align with company policies, delegation of authority, and internal control requirements.Lead AP participation in system implementations, upgrades, and enhancementsDevelop and maintain AP process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflow diagrams, and testing procedures.Train AP staff and business users on new workflow processes, system enhancements, and best practices andThis position description is intended to provide a summary of the major duties, tasks, and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered an exhaustive listing of all work requirements.What You BringExperienceMinimum of five (5) years of Accounts Payable experience in a professional environment with specific experience in vendor governance and maintenance.Experience leading or participating in workflow automation projects, system upgrades, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities preferred.Understanding of change management, process design, and system controls.Skills & KnowledgeIntimate knowledge of accounts payable processes, internal controls, and external audit requirementsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.Understanding of basic core accounting concepts.Ability to:Learn new software quicklyMeet deadlines in a time-constrained environmentPrioritize tasks based on urgency and importanceCompetenciesCommunication: Clear verbal and written communication; active listening; effective information exchangeRelationships / Networking: Collaborative team player; maintains composure under pressureDetail Oriented: Thorough verification of work; strong recall of specific factsCustomer Oriented: Responsive and proactive in addressing internal and external needsDependability: Reliable and consistent in completing assignments independentlyPotential: Demonstrates capacity for increased responsibilityQuality Commitment: High accuracy with minimal errors.Quantity of Work: Produces acceptable volume of work and increases work pace when necessary to meet demandsTime Management, Productivity: Efficient time management and task prioritizationTechnologyProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteModerate Excel skills at a minimum (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP)Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills requiredExperience using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve efficiency, analysis, or process automation is a plus.Experience with SAP or a similar size ERP system is preferred.Ability to quickly and proficiently learn new software with ease.Experience with Concur or similar expense reporting systems preferredEducationAssociate’s degree in accounting or finance preferredOtherAbility to work extended hours, including nights and weekends, as neededWashington State Pay Transparency Act:The hourly pay range for this role is $28.34 to $35.43 an hour.The target compensation range and the actual salary are determined by several factors, including specific skills, competencies, years of experience, geographic location, and education, as outlined in the job description.Full-time employees are eligible for company benefits to include medical, prescription, dental, mental health benefits, 401(k) and paid time off (vacation, PSST and paid holidays)Benefits & PerksMedical & Prescription Plan Design: $0 Copay / $0 DeductibleDental, Life Insurance401(k) with a 6% Employer Match.PTO: Holidays, vacation & sick timeGym facilities (PA & WA only)Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nuna Baby Essentials, Inc.