Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant will oversee and manage the accounts payable function while supporting month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, and general accounting activities. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, maintaining strong internal controls, resolving discrepancies, and supporting the overall integrity of the company's financial records.

Responsibilities

Manage the full accounts payable cycle including invoice processing, coding, approvals, payment processing, and vendor reconciliations; Review invoices for accuracy, proper documentation, appropriate coding, and compliance with company policies; Maintain accurate vendor records and resolve vendor inquiries and payment discrepancies; Prepare and process weekly, monthly, and ad hoc payment runs; Reconcile accounts payable subledger to the general ledger and investigate variances; Prepare month-end accruals, journal entries, and AP-related account reconciliations; Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities; Monitor outstanding invoices, aging reports, and vendor balances; Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, automation, controls, and efficiency; Support 1099 reporting, sales/use tax, and other AP-related compliance requirements; Assist with internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation and account analyses; Prepare financial reports and schedules related to accounts payable and other assigned accounts; Collaborate with Procurement, Purchasing, Operations, and other departments to resolve invoice and payment issues; Train and provide guidance to junior accounting staff as needed; Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered; 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant accounts payable experience; Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Netsuite, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP; Strong reconciliation, analytical and problem-solving skills; Highly organized with strong attention to detail; Excellent written and verbal communication skills and effective interpersonal skills; Resourceful and able to evaluate processes, identify solutions, and make informed recommendations

Nice to have

Experience with inventory management/cost of sales (MRP apps); Experience with real estate property accounting and Yardi; Experienced and comfortable with AP automation and electronic payment platforms; Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and VLOOKUP; Proficient in Microsoft Word and managing documents in Google Suite environment