Harlem Children's Zone

Senior Accounts Payable Manager

Harlem Children's Zone

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York CityNew YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $130,000 per year

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About the role

  • Overall responsibility for AP invoice processing, including hands-on execution of invoice entry, payment processing, coding, and approval workflows
  • In collaboration with the Financial Systems Analyst, provide training on Coupa Software to finance staff, program directors, and other staff members responsible for processing accounts payable
  • Responsible for managing and directly executing AP close activities, including accruals and reconciliations.
  • Manage the preparation of the year-end 1099 process
  • Review, perform and approve the Accounts Payable accounting entries and monthly AP Aging
  • Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls over AP processes
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and regulatory requirements
  • Support internal and external audits, including SOX compliance
  • Identify control gaps and implement corrective actions
  • Serve as the functional lead for AP within ERP systems (Coupa and Sage Intacct)
  • Optimize system workflows for invoice processing, approvals, and payments
  • Ensure data integrity, proper configuration, and system-based controls
  • Partner with IT and Finance teams on system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline AP operations

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance, or a related field
  • 6+ years of Accounts payable experience working in a similar-sized operation (approximately 30,000 invoice processing per year)
  • Minimum 3 years of leadership or people management experience
  • Knowledge of cloud-based/paperless financial systems with encumbrances
  • Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint are essential
  • Ability to transform large financial data into various database formats/ reports for exporting into ERP systems
  • Detail-oriented with the self-initiative to drive projects to conclusion.
  • Strong knowledge and experience with the implementation and maintenance of internal controls.
  • A team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Benefits
  • Highly competitive base salaries
  • Paid time off
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Career advancement
  • No-cost health insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-and long-term disability
  • Additional voluntary benefits
  • Wellness discounts
  • Commuter benefits
  • Financial wellness perks
  • Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)
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Hard Skills & Tools
accounts payableinvoice processingpayment processingaccrualsreconciliationsinternal controlsGAAPSOX compliancedata integrityfinancial data transformation
Soft Skills
leadershipdetail-orientedself-initiativeteam playeroral communicationwritten communication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in accountingBachelor’s degree in finance