Accounts Payable Specialist

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Greater Middlesex County | Type: Full-Time | Schedule: Hybrid/Onsite

Overview

We are partnering with a well-established organization seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join their growing finance team. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of the accounts payable function while supporting process improvements and mentoring junior team members.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing a high-volume AP environment while collaborating with internal departments and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and review high-volume vendor invoices ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and timely payment

• Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process including invoice entry, three-way matching, and payment processing (check, ACH, and wire)

• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies by coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders

• Maintain strong vendor relationships and respond to inquiries in a professional and timely manner

• Assist with month-end close activities including accruals and AP reconciliations

• Review and improve AP processes to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls

• Support audit requests and documentation for internal and external audits

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior AP team members as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably in a high-volume environment

• Strong understanding of full-cycle AP processes and internal controls

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)

• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze data

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Why Join This Team?

• Collaborative and supportive finance team

• Stable organization with strong leadership

• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency

• GROWING! Both organically, and by acquisition