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The Shield Co Management, LLC
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$46,325 / year median in Arizona
-7% projected decline
Job Description
275 E Rivulon Blvd Ste 106 Gilbert, Arizona 85927 The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist supports the AP function through invoice processing, payment execution, vendor management, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, this role will help strengthen AP processes and controls while partnering with internal teams, vendors, and external AP support partners. Responsibilities Process invoices, payment requests, and vendor transactions accurately and in accordance with company policies, approval guidelines, and internal controls. Independently research and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment questions, and vendor account issues, partnering with internal stakeholders as needed. Review invoices, supporting documentation, and coding for completeness, accuracy, appropriate approval, and proper accounting period prior to payment. Support weekly check runs and ACH payment batch processing, including invoice entry, approval validation, payment preparation, and issue resolution. Provide payment status updates, process petty cash reimbursement documentation, and resolve invoice-related questions in a timely manner. Support month-end close by reviewing AP aging, accrued expenses, open invoice reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules; investigate and resolve outstanding items as needed. Resolve complex and escalated vendor inquiries and payment disputes, including high-priority vendor issues. Create and maintain vendor records, perform vendor authenticity verification, validate banking and remittance update requests, and monitor vendor Certificate of Insurance requirements. Qualifications and Requirements 3+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable, payment processing, vendor management, or related finance operations. Strong attention to detail and ability to independently identify discrepancies and ensure invoices are accurately recorded in the appropriate accounting period. Experience with ERP or accounting systems, including vendor record creation and maintenance. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills to include pivot tables and v-lookups. Experience in pest control or other service-based industries preferred. Experience with Sage Intacct preferred. Experience supporting multiple entities or branches preferred. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred. Why Work for EcoShield Pest Solutions? The Shield Co.