Accounts Payable Senior Specialist

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THIS POSITION IS REMOTE

The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist supports AP Shared Services by owning complex supplier invoice payment and property-related issues. This role serves as an escalation resource performs supplier statement reconciliation and root cause analysis supports compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements and partners cross-functionally to improve AP processes and service levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties may be assigned as necessary:

• Responds to supplier property and internal stakeholder inquiries providing timely and effective customer service and documenting root causes of recurring issues.
• Reviews invoices for proper handling coding approval routing supporting documentation and compliance with AP policies.
• Reconciles complex supplier statements using Excel tools such as VLOOKUP XLOOKUP pivot tables and other research methods; partners with assigned suppliers to resolve open items and prevent recurrence.
• Serves as an escalation point for urgent property requests payment issues invoice disputes supplier follow-up Coupa/Oracle workflow issues and other complex AP matters.
• Identifies trends driving urgent requests invoice delays supplier issues or payment exceptions and recommends process improvements to reduce recurrence.
• Assists in auditing invoice batches supplier accounts and workflow items prior to posting or payment processing as needed.
• Serves as a liaison to property Finance teams Procurement Vendor Maintenance Treasury and internal AP teams to resolve issues and streamline processes.
• Applies sound judgment and maintains strong internal controls with a general understanding of SOX requirements approval controls and segregation of duties.
• Monitors assigned supplier accounts aging items open statement issues and AP performance measures; provides feedback and implements approved process changes.
• Supports AP Specialists by providing guidance training issue resolution support and knowledge-sharing on AP processes and systems.
• Maintains strong supplier relations and professional working relationships with all levels of the business.
• Enthusiastically supports actively promotes and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.
• Supports special projects reporting process documentation system testing and other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Associate degree in Accounting Finance Business or a related field preferred; three or more years of accounts payable accounting shared services or related experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with a multi-unit company shared services environment or high-volume AP operation preferred.
• Experience with Coupa Oracle or similar ERP / procure-to-pay systems preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred including VLOOKUP XLOOKUP pivot tables filtering and data analysis.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook Word and other Microsoft applications.
• Must have the ability to research complex issues identify root causes document findings and communicate resolution steps clearly.
• Must have strong attention to detail particularly when reviewing invoices supplier payment and system data.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment when escalating issues.
• Must have strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks deadlines and stakeholder requests at once.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers suppliers property teams internal customers and business partners.
• Must be able to develop and maintain cordial and professional relationships with all levels of the business.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as policies procedure manuals system instructions supplier correspondence and business communications. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English is required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to analyze AP issues involving multiple variables research system and supplier data and recommend practical resolution steps.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is fully remote. Team member must maintain a professional remote work environment reliable internet access and availability during standard business hours or as business needs require.

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