Senior Accountant (General Ledger & Accounts Payable)
My client is seeking a Senior Accountant with a solid General Ledger foundation and strong Accounts Payable experience to support month-end close, oversee AP operations, and drive process improvements. This role will partner closely with accounting leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, efficient workflows, and strong internal controls.
Responsibilities
- Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis
- Lead day-to-day Accounts Payable operations, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, and payment execution
- Review purchase requisitions and purchase orders for accuracy and compliance
- Manage employee expense reimbursement workflows
- Partner with leadership on cash flow planning and payment timing
- Identify and implement process improvements across accounting and AP functions
- Analyze large data sets and prepare ad hoc reporting
- Support internal controls, compliance, and accounting best practices
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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (other degrees considered)
- 5+ years of accounting experience with strong General Ledger and Accounts Payable exposure
- Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations
- Proven ability to improve processes and drive efficiencies
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including:
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
- Complex formulas and data analysis
- Experience working with large volumes of data
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Workday experience highly preferred
Preferred Background
- Experience in a high-volume transaction environment
- Strong understanding of accounting controls and AP processes
- Ability to balance daily accounting responsibilities with continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
