Senior Accounts Payable Accountant

We are seeking a methodical and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Accountant to lead our accounts payable operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with financial policies. The Senior AP Accountant will manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, act as a primary point of contact for complex vendor relations, and mentor junior staff. This role focuses on optimizing payment processes, reducing invoice processing time, and ensuring timely financial reporting. Key Responsibilities •

Full-Cycle Management:

Manage and oversee the entire AP function, including high-volume invoice processing, three-way matching, and disbursements. •

Payment Execution:

Prepare weekly payment batches, including ACH, Wire, and Check payments, while maximizing early-payment discounts. •

Vendor Relations:

Act as the primary contact for vendor inquiries, reconciling statements, and resolving escalated payment disputes. •

Compliance & Audit:

Conduct internal audits of transactions, ensuring adherence to GAAP, tax regulations (1099 reporting), and internal controls (SOX compliance). •

Month-End Support:

Support month-end closing by preparing accounts payable accruals and aging reports. •

Process Improvement:

Identify bottlenecks and implement automation solutions (e.g., OCR, ERP systems) to enhance accuracy and reduce invoice processing times. •

Mentorship:

Train and guide junior accounts payable staff on best practices and company procedures. Qualifications •

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. •

Experience:

Minimum 5+ years of full-cycle accounts payable experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role. •

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs). Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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