Accounts Payable Specialist

A growing and established organization in the consumer services sector is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join its finance team. This position plays a critical role in managing high-volume vendor payments, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting operational growth across multiple locations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys building efficient processes while maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors. Key Responsibilities Process and review a high volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and timeliness Manage payment cycles, including ACH, wire transfers, and check runs Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries Reconcile vendor statements and ensure accounts remain current Support month-end close activities, including AP accruals and account reconciliations Monitor purchasing activity and ensure compliance with internal policies Maintain vendor records, tax documentation, and payment information Assist with expense reporting and corporate purchasing transactions Partner with Operations, Procurement, and Finance teams to support business initiatives Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency within the payables process Support external audits and other accounting projects as needed Qualifications 3+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably in a high-volume environment Experience supporting multi-location operations, retail, hospitality, service, distribution, or consumer-focused businesses is a plus Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and financial controls Experience working with ERP or accounting systems Intermediate to advanced Excel skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Excellent communication and vendor relationship management skills Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem solving #J-18808-Ljbffr