Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for performing complex accounts payable activities and supporting the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payments for a local government organization. This position serves as a senior resource within the Accounts Payable function, handling higher-level invoice issues, vendor inquiries, payment processing, reconciliations, and financial documentation.

Review, verify, code, and process high-volume invoices and payment requests, ensuring proper approvals and supporting documentation. Perform purchase order matching, account reconciliations, and research to resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and outstanding transactions. Serve as a primary point of contact for vendors and internal departments regarding invoice status, payment inquiries, and account discrepancies. Process vendor payments through checks, ACH, and other approved methods while maintaining accurate vendor and financial records. Support month-end and fiscal year-end close activities, audits, and compliance with established accounting, purchasing, and internal control procedures. Provide guidance to Accounts Payable staff and identify opportunities to improve AP processes, accuracy, documentation, and workflow efficiency.

Skills and Requirements

5+ years of AP experience Strong excel skills Bachelors degree Oracle experience Experience in lead or supervisory role

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io.