Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Shield
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $60,000 - $78,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Support the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice intake, coding, approval routing, and payment processing.
- Review vendor invoices for accuracy, appropriate approvals, and correct GL coding.
- Process vendor payments through various methods including ACH, wire, and check runs.
- Maintain vendor records and ensure accurate onboarding of new vendors, including W-9 collection and compliance with internal policies.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Monitor AP aging reports and ensure timely payments while optimizing cash flow.
- Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts payable, including accruals and reconciliations.
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure proper documentation and approvals for purchases.
- Support annual audits by providing AP documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
- Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, workflows, and internal controls as the organization scales.
- Maintain organized financial records and documentation in accordance with company policies.
Requirements
- 4+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably in a high-growth or multi-entity environment.
- Strong NetSuite proficiency (required) with hands-on experience processing invoices, payments, and vendor records within the system.
- Experience managing high-volume AP processing with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles related to accounts payable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial reporting tools.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- ****Preferred Qualifications**
- Experience working in technology, SaaS, private equity-backed, or professional services organizations.
- Experience with expense management process utilizing Ramp
- Experience supporting multi-entity or multi-location organizations.
- Familiarity with AP automation tools or workflow management systems.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accounts payableinvoice processingvendor managementGL codingpayment processingreconciliationaccrualsfinancial reportingaccounting principlesAP automation
Soft Skills
attention to detailorganizational skillstime-managementcommunicationproblem-solving
Certifications
Associate’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance