Senior Accounts Payable Specialist Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Answers phones as needed;
- Acts as backup for other Team members in the Accounting office;
- Reviews all invoices and check request for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment;
- Prepare weekly bank reconciliations;
- assisting with preparing the AP accrual;
- Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential;
- assisting with launching new AP automation tools;
- Prepare assigned audit requests in an accurate and timely manner and provide supporting payment documents for audit;
- Prepare, issue and file 1099s in compliance with the IRS regulations;
- preparing aging analysis and scheduling invoices for payment;
- Assist with T&E and corporate card accruals;
- managing T&E reporting;
- Help employees in the submission of purchase order requisitions;
- Process weekly check run to ensure timely release of payments;
- Administer routing of purchase orders and invoices for approvals.
Requirements:
- Flexibility for overtime a must;
- Strong data entry abilities;
- Individual should be able to meet deadlines under pressure;
- Must communicate professionally with all levels, customers, vendors, and Team members;
- Must be attentive to detail and have general math skills;
- Ability to use Microsoft productivity software such as Excel and Word;
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite, Coupa;
- Familiar with Bank information requirements to execute payments;
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred;
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines;
- Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline;
- Ability to work collaboratively across different departments;
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance;
- 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable role;
- Excellent attention to detail.