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Senior Accounts Payable Clerk - DIRECT HIRE
The Senior Accounts Payable Clerk provides leadership and oversight to the Accounts Payable team managing daily workflow ensuring policy compliance and performing advanced AP tasks. This position requires attention to detail, great communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Perks and Benefits
Competitive healthcare coverage with additional voluntary benefits such as pet insurance and flexible spending accounts.
401K match vested immediately
Generous paid time off including company-paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement program after six months of service
Responsibilities : Key Responsibilities
Support Leadership
o Provide guidance to the AP team on workflow issues prioritization and research
o Train AP staff and offer ongoing instruction to central and offsite users
o Process company disbursements ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Maintain Systems
o Generate interim and routine check runs and monthly AP reconciliations
o Verify the accuracy of check printing software
Vendor Management
o Enter supplier records and expense reimbursements as needed
o Maintain vendor master file integrity in Oracle and oversee corporate credit card applications and expense reports
Policy Enforcement
o Monitor compliance with company policies and IRS guidelines
o Conduct random reviews of employee reimbursements and manage delegation of authority requests
Problem Resolution
o Research and resolve payment issues with internal and external stakeholders
o Record foreign currency wire transfers void checks and manage escheatment processes
Working Conditions
Onsite work environment with minimal to no overnight travel required
Collaborative team setting with opportunities for professional growth
Working hours : 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM
Skills : Nice to Haves
Exposure to Treasury and finance policies.
Knowledge of AP compliance and record retention standards.
Education : High School
Experience : 1-4 years
Qualifications : Must Have
Three years of experience in an Accounts Payable environment
Familiarity with Oracle AP systems
High school diploma
Communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).
key responsibilities
Key ResponsibilitiesSupport Leadershipo Provide guidance to the AP team on workflow issues prioritization and researcho Train AP staff and offer ongoing instruction to central and offsite userso Process company disbursements ensuring accuracy and timelinessMaintain Systemso Generate interim and routine check runs and monthly AP reconciliationso Verify the accuracy of check printing softwareVendor Managemento Enter supplier records and expense reimbursements as neededo Maintain vendor master file integrity in Oracle and oversee corporate credit card applications and expense reportsPolicy Enforcemento Monitor compliance with company policies and IRS guidelineso Conduct random reviews of employee reimbursements and manage delegation of authority requestsProblem Resolutiono Research and resolve payment issues with internal and external stakeholderso Record foreign currency wire transfers void checks and manage escheatment processesWorking ConditionsOnsite work environment with minimal to no overnight travel requiredCollaborative team setting with opportunities for professional growth
experience
1-4 years
skills
Nice to HavesExposure to Treasury and finance policies.Knowledge of AP compliance and record retention standards.
qualifications
Must HaveThree years of experience in an Accounts Payable environmentFamiliarity with Oracle AP systemsHigh school diplomaCommunication skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitaskProficiency in Microsoft Office
education
High School
