Senior Accounts Payable Specialist - Creative Financial Staffing

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Summary of the Role: Are you ready to elevate your career with a respected organization in the Madison area? Join a dynamic and team-focused company where your accounting expertise will be pivotal in their financial operations. Our client offers a hybrid and flexible work environment that supports your work-life balance while allowing you to contribute significantly to the organization’s financial health.

Why We Love This Company:

• Well established: Join a company that is well known in their industry and has seen solid growth in the past few years.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model and a supportive environment.
• Autonomy and Growth: Take charge of diverse accounting functions in a role that values initiative and independence.
• Dynamic Workload: Engage in various accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across financial operations.
• Great Benefits: Join a team with great healthcare coverage and generous PTO balances. They also have a 5% 401k match!

As a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist, you will oversee the financial reporting process, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and support the organization's overall financial health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing & Payment Management: Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice verification, approval workflows, and timely payment processing to vendors and suppliers.
• Account Reconciliation & Discrepancy Resolution: Perform complex reconciliations of AP sub-ledgers to the general ledger, investigating and resolving discrepancies efficiently.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, addressing inquiries, negotiating terms, and ensuring accurate payment processing.
• Compliance & Internal Controls: Ensure adherence to company policies, internal controls, and regulatory standards in all AP processes, identifying areas for improvement and mitigating risks.
• Reporting & Financial Analysis: Prepare detailed AP reports and assist in month-end close processes, providing insights to support financial decision-making and ensure accurate financial records.

Preferred Qualifications for the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist:

• Relevant Experience: Proven experience in Accounts Payable or in a similar accounting role.
• Detail-oriented: Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Very open to equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.

Location: Hybrid position based in Madison, WI
Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000

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