Senior Accounts Payable Specialist - Atrium

A global client of ours in Somerset County is looking to add an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to their growing team. The company is fully onsite.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$90k – $100k

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate for the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist role will be responsible for overseeing the accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company policies and procedures. As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role in streamlining processes, providing guidance to junior team members, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities of the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist:

• The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist will respond to external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process, including processing invoices for payment, recording sales tax, assisting with bank reconciliations, and documenting loans.
• Research information to provide accurate and timely solutions to internal clients and vendors at multiple locations.
• The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist will verify the accuracy of vendor invoices and confirm that the correct general ledger account codes are used.
• Generate payment to vendors on a routine schedule and match the check with backup for review by the financial manager.
• The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist will inspect paid and unpaid invoices, including cleared payment inquiries, and check voiding to maintain accurate files and records according to company standards.
• Review automatic payments to ensure correct coding and authorization as well as sufficient contracts and documentation.
• The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist will develop and maintain a filing system for financial information, records, and documents to ensure easily available information.
• Oversee all tax-related processes, including the 1099 tax information.
• Monitor account balances, track expenses, and prepare analyses of accounts and related financial activity to produce monthly financial reports.

Qualifications for the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable or related financial roles.
• In-depth knowledge of accounts payable processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and interact with vendors and stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven track record of process improvement and driving efficiency gains.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Education Requirements:

• Associate’s degree is preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• PTO.
• 401k.