Senior Accounts Payable Associate

Description

Position Overview

The talented people we seek want to be proud of where they work, have a commitment to do things better and be part of a company that improves the health and wellness of its customers. Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for executing complex accounts payable activities, supporting month-end close, and serving as a key resource for process consistency, system administration, and issue resolution. This role partners cross-functionally to ensure accurate and timely financial operations while identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Responsibilities

Accounting:

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, and compliance with company policies

• Review and approve employee expense reports, ensuring adherence to company travel and expense policies and proper documentation

• Perform and support account reconciliations, including vendor accounts and assigned GL accounts

• Responsible for month end close processes

• Assist with month-end closing activities, including accruals and reporting

• Perform Company Credit Card monthly reconciliation

• Support Vendor set up and ACH confirmation

• Support Payroll Processing cost center verification

• Support and cross train with members of Accounts Payable Department

Reporting:

• Perform monthly reporting 

• Support operational reporting and analysis needs of department managers

• Prepare 1099 NEC and 1099 Misc 

• Maintain and create reports as needed

Treasury:

• Oversee and validate disbursements

• Support and create BMO MasterCard accounts, Corporate Credit Card program

Operations:

• Provides recommendations to improve business and financial performance

• Active team member on business improvement projects

• Develop procedures to improve financial practices

• Provide on-going support via cross training functions

• Other projects as assigned

Requirements

Education:

• Minimum Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or 

• Minimum 3 years in progressively responsible experience in accounting payable

Other Requirements:

• Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain control and order over same

• Accountable for specific performance

• Exceptional attention to detail, meeting deadlines and providing a high-level of customer service

• Confidential, understands the ethical standards of accounting

• Strong system skills – experience with SAP, SAC, Microsoft CRM, and Concur preferred

• Clear problem solving and investigative skills –support a lean environment, Six Sigma Certification, a plus

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including PowerPivot, pivot tables, Vlookup, VBA, Macros, etc.)

Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package along with outstanding benefits and growth opportunities, including:

· Health & Dental Insurance

· Company-paid Life Insurance

· 401(k) Plan with company contributions

· Generous Paid Time Off

· Exclusive Product Discounts

· Wellness Programs and more

 EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability
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