SENIOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
1 day ago
Syosset
Job Description SENIOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST Syosset/Woodbury, NY Permanent $50-54K (DOE) 5 Days In-Office OVERVIEW • Established, global organization supporting automotive programs for government and international business communities overseas, • Operations span 30+ countries with a strong presence across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, • Fast-paced, detail-driven environment with a focus on operational excellence, compliance, and customer satisfaction, • Collaborative culture with strong emphasis on accountability, accuracy, and continuous process improvement POSITION SUMMARY • The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist will oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, vendor payments, and financial records, • This role will also support process improvements, vendor management, and internal controls while partnering closely with cross-functional teams KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice intake, coding, approvals, and payment processing, • Review and process high-volume invoices with accuracy and adherence to company policies, • Perform 2-way and 3-way matching (PO, invoice, receipt), • Ensure proper general ledger coding and cost allocations, • Maintain vendor records, including onboarding, W-9 collection, and compliance documentation, • Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner, • Prepare and execute weekly check runs, ACH, and wire payments, • Monitor aging reports and ensure timely payments to maintain strong vendor relationships, • Reconcile accounts payable subledger to the general ledger, • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, • Support audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries, • Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within AP functions, • Collaborate with internal departments to ensure proper approvals and expense tracking, • Assist with expense reporting and credit card reconciliations, • Perform additional duties as needed QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS • Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and internal controls, • High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills, • Ability to manage high-volume workload in a deadline-driven environment, • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables preferred), • Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or similar preferred) PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS • Ensure timely and accurate processing of all AP transactions, • Maintain strong vendor relationships through effective communication and issue resolution, • Demonstrate initiative in identifying and implementing process improvements, • Collaborate effectively with internal teams to support financial operations AUTHORITY LEVEL • Authorized to review, validate, and process invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and approval workflows EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION • 4–7+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably in a high-volume or global environment, • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferredCompany DescriptionThe Bachrach Group (TBG) is a New York-based staffing and recruiting agency founded in 1974 by Richard Bachrach. The agency specializes in facilitating placements for professionals across various industries on a nationwide scale. TBG's overarching mission is to deliver tailored staffing solutions to its client base while simultaneously providing job seekers with career prospects. The company relies on its team of recruiters, who leverage their industry knowledge and networks to connect employers with top talent. TBG provides a comprehensive range of staffing services, including direct hire, temporary staffing, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and contract staffing. The agency has consistently achieved notable rankings in Crain's lists, ranking as the largest search firm in NYC since 2020.The Bachrach Group (TBG) is a New York-based staffing and recruiting agency founded in 1974 by Richard Bachrach. The agency specializes in facilitating placements for professionals across various industries on a nationwide scale. TBG's overarching mission is to deliver tailored staffing solutions to its client base while simultaneously providing job seekers with career prospects. The company relies on its team of recruiters, who leverage their industry knowledge and networks to connect employers with top talent. TBG provides a comprehensive range of staffing services, including direct hire, temporary staffing, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and contract staffing. The agency has consistently achieved notable rankings in Crain's lists, ranking as the largest search firm in NYC since 2020.