Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

About the job

The Senior Accounts Payable Associate plays a key role in maintaining efficient accounts payable operations while supporting strategic initiatives, system enhancements, and continuous process improvement efforts. This position serves as a subject matter expert for accounts payable processes and collaborates closely with Accounting, Purchasing, and IT teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.

We're looking for someone who

• Holds a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Has 4-7 years of high-volume accounts payable or related experience
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and basic accounting principles
• Is proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Has experience managing multiple priorities and meeting time-sensitive deadlines
• Possesses strong analytical, problem-solving, research, and documentation skills
• Communicates effectively and builds positive working relationships across departments
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Can work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Maintains a positive attitude and strong customer service mindset
• Has experience with SAP products, including S/4HANA, Analytics Cloud, or Concur (preferred)

What you'll do

• Process supplier invoices and manage full-cycle accounts payable activities
• Review and approve employee expense reports through SAP Concur
• Prepare and distribute weekly check and ACH payments
• Evaluate invoices for sales/use tax accruals and 1099 compliance
• Respond to supplier and employee inquiries regarding payment and account status
• Review open purchase orders and coordinate with purchasing teams to resolve outstanding items
• Create and maintain supplier records and supporting documentation
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, vendor disputes, and complex accounts payable issues
• Support audits by providing requested documentation and explanations
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and reconciliations
• Generate reports, perform data analysis, and provide operational support as needed
• Lead accounts payable operational initiatives, including automation projects and process improvements
• Partner with Accounting, Purchasing, and IT teams on system enhancements and workflow improvements
• Coordinate project timelines and communicate progress to management
• Review work completed by junior team members when requested
• Participate in testing system updates, workflows, and automation tools
• Serve as a point of contact for accounts payable operational questions and issue resolution

SlingShot Connections provides contract staffing, direct hire placement, executive search recruitment, payroll services, and customized staffing solutions for numerous verticals, including accounting & finance, hospitality, human resources, and many more.

Company Description

SlingShot Connections provides contract staffing, direct hire placement, executive search recruitment, payroll services, and customized staffing solutions for numerous verticals, including accounting & finance, hospitality, human resources, and many more.