Senior Accountant - AP Operations & Process Improvement

Make an impact

Bridge is seeking a Senior Accountant to improve and automate our Accounts Payable (AP), corporate card, and expense reimbursement operations while leading our AP team. This role is ideal for an Accounting and AP professional who enjoys finding better ways of working through systems and technology.

• Evaluate AP, corporate card, and expense processes, then design and implement improvements and automation, including with AI tools.
• Oversee the AP team (3-5 staff): assign work, review output, and train and mentor team members.
• Oversee day-to-day AP operations, including invoice processing, payment execution, approvals, and vendor relationships.
• Process and reconcile intercompany payables and transactions across Bridge entities.
• Own the corporate card program and administer employee reimbursement through Concur.
• Prepare account reconciliations using Excel lookups and pivot tables, and support month-end close and audits.
• Build metrics and dashboards to track process performance, and document improved processes.
• Partner with Accounting, Procurement, Treasury, and IT on process and system changes.

What you should bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5 years of accounting or accounts payable experience.
• Established experience with a large ERP system, such as Yardi or SAP.
• Demonstrated experience improving or automating accounting processes.
• 1 year of leadership experience, such as a team lead or supervisor role, or training and mentoring others.
• Advanced Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Yardi experience.
• Intercompany or multi-entity accounting experience.
• Experience with Concur, corporate card administration, and AP automation tools.
• Experience with workflow automation or AI tools in finance.

What you can be part of

This is a great opportunity to join a company that is eager to create a highly automated and efficient AP operation where the team is focused on driving value rather than just processing transactions. The environment prioritizes strong cash flow outcomes through optimized payment timing, discount capture, and rebate strategies, while maintaining robust controls and minimizing risk. At the same time, the organization emphasizes a positive, collaborative experience for both vendors and internal stakeholders, making it an ideal setting for someone looking to contribute strategically and be part of a forward-thinking function.