Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care Are you passionate about ensuring accurate financial operations and driving excellence in accounts payable processes? We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to support and manage critical accounts payable functions while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. This role is responsible for processing and auditing financial transactions, resolving payment-related issues, supporting month-end activities, and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors. The ideal candidate will have solid full-cycle accounts payable experience, strong analytical abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality financial support in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Perform daily reviews and audits of invoices to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company policies. Process accounts payable transactions while maintaining high standards of financial accuracy and data integrity. Build and maintain positive relationships with internal teams, vendors, and business partners through effective communication and timely issue resolution. Support month-end close activities, reconciliations, and special finance-related projects. Ensure adherence to organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and established internal controls. Assist with internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and transaction support. Investigate, analyze, and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment exceptions, and stakeholder inquiries. Utilize spreadsheet applications, financial systems, and automation tools to improve efficiency and accuracy. Apply accounting principles to maintain accurate financial records and transaction reporting. Contribute to process improvement initiatives and support system upgrades or workflow enhancements. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive financial information. Manage multiple priorities effectively while meeting deadlines in a high-volume environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a positive and productive work environment. Provide exceptional customer service and support to stakeholders at all levels. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned. Required Qualifications Education & Skills High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and financial transaction management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience using enterprise financial systems and ERP platforms. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Ability to work independently and efficiently in a deadline-driven environment. Bilingual communication skills are considered an asset. Experience Minimum of 3 years of accounts payable or related finance/accounting experience. Experience with full-cycle accounts payable processing required. Experience working within large ERP systems preferred. Exposure to ticketing, workflow, or service management platforms is beneficial. Experience in highly regulated or complex business environments is advantageous. Preferred Certifications Candidates holding one or more of the following professional certifications are encouraged to apply: Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) Certified Accounts Payable Associate (CAPA) Accounts Payable Manager (APM) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) #J-18808-Ljbffr SoTalent