Senior AP Specialist - Creative Financial Staffing

Why should you be interested in this opportunity?

• Privately held company that has been in business for over 100 years.
• Newly created mission statement with an emphasis on community involvement & development.
• Exposure to C-Suite Executives and the opportunity to learn from leaders in their space.
• Strong leadership team that emphasizes mentorship and professional development.
• Great work/life balance including summer hours, PTO, flexible schedule.
• Clear growth trajectory for hard working individuals.
• Collaborative team that fosters an environment with open communication.

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable transactions.
• Contact internal customers and vendors regarding any issues with invoices and follow up on any discrepancies.
• Answer inquiries about payments and invoices, statements, and other requests for payment.
• Resolve invoices detained in exception processing. Assist other individuals outside of A/P that use the system for reviewing & approving invoices.
• Add existing and new vendors for electronic payment using the system, which includes entering vendor banking instructions and payment method fields in the Vendor Master.
• Maintain all customers and vendor-related master data in the system ensuring adherence to policies, as well as IRS regulations. Perform vendor Tax ID Number matching on IRS website prior to setting up vendors. Perform vendor review and cleansing in preparation for 1099 IRS reporting.
• Audit checks when requested and audit all wire transfers to ensure accuracy and appropriate sign-off authorization.
• Coordinate and review offshore T&E expense report audits to ensure compliance with policy and IRS expense reporting regulations.
• Assist manager with developing departmental objectives.
• May perform other administrative tasks to support the Finance department.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in AP with an understanding of AP processes.
• SAP experience is highly preferred.