What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist position at Vaco by Highspring?
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Salary: 95-105k
Location: La Jolla - Hybrid (2 days on-site)
An established, fast-growing organization is looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Specialistto join their finance team. This position will provide essential support to senior AP team members while contributing to the optimization of processes and the development of others. As the company expands globally, this role will be critical in ensuring operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:Act as a knowledgeable resource for full-cycle accounts payable, offering training and guidance to team members.
Review and mentor junior AP team members' work to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Resolve complex accounts payable issues and ensure alignment with audit requirements and SOX regulations.
Propose and implement process improvements aimed at supporting scalable growth.
Oversee vendor management, 1099 filings, and month-end accruals as part of the financial close cycle.
Assist with audit preparation and ensure adherence to internal controls.
Collaborate with other departments and maintain effective working relationships.
Provide exceptional customer service and support to both internal and external partners.
3 years of experience in full-cycle accounts payable.
Deep knowledge of SOX compliance and auditing procedures.
Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with D365 (preferred but not mandatory) and familiarity with Concur is a plus.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Self-motivated with a focus on growth and process enhancement.
Team-oriented with excellent communication skills, capable of training others.
Salary range: $95K - $105K
Annual bonus potential of 12%, along with an equity package (stock options and RSUs)
Comprehensive benefits: 100% employer-paid insurance (90% for dependents), 4% 401(k) match, $5K annual tuition reimbursement, and four weeks of paid time off
Potential for career growth into a leadership position
This company values initiative, adaptability, and innovation over just qualifications. If you're eager to contribute to a dynamic, collaborative environment with strong growth opportunities, apply now.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Salary : $95,000 - $105,000
