Accounts Payable Specialist

<p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to join our growing finance team in New York City. This individual will be responsible for the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong organizational skills, and enjoys working collaboratively across departments.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process high-volume vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation while ensuring proper approvals are obtained.</li><li>Prepare and process weekly ACH, wire, and check payment runs.</li><li>Maintain vendor records, including onboarding new vendors, W-9 collection, and banking information.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.</li><li>Respond to vendor and internal employee inquiries regarding payment status.</li><li>Reconcile AP-related general ledger accounts and assist with month-end close activities.</li><li>Review and process employee expense reports and corporate credit card transactions.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.</li><li>Assist with audit requests and provide AP documentation as needed.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and increase efficiency.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.</li><li>Experience processing high-volume invoices in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong understanding of accounts payable principles and general accounting practices.</li><li>Proficiency with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables preferred).</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with expense management platforms such as Concur, Expensify, or Ramp.</li><li>Experience working in financial services, professional services, real estate, or corporate environments.</li><li>Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Compensation &amp; Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to <strong>$90,000</strong>, based on experience.</li><li>Annual performance bonus.</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.</li><li>401(k) with company match.</li><li>Generous PTO and paid holidays.</li><li>Professional development and growth opportunities.</li><li>If you're looking to join a collaborative finance team where you can make an immediate impact and continue to grow your accounting career, we'd love to hear from you.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>JobID: APspecialist</p>