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Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview
Irvine, CA, USOn-site
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Seniority level
Senior
Employment type
Full time
Work experience
7+ years
Specialization
Accounts payable & receivable

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Accounting team. The Senior AP Specialist will oversee the day-to-day accounts payable process, ensuring invoices are accurately reviewed, coded, approved, and paid in a timely manner. This position will also assist with vendor management, account reconciliations, month-end close, and process improvements.

Job responsibilities:

  • Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, verification, coding, approval, and payment.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to AP Specialists.
  • Oversee the AP inbox, assigning emails to team members according to their responsibilities.
  • Coordinate and execute weekly payment runs and biweekly employee expense reimbursements.
  • Generate and review "Invoices Not Received" and "Received Not Invoiced" reports during month-end close.
  • Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies promptly, and maintain strong vendor relationships.
  • Support the preparation of 1099 filings and manage vendor W-9 documentation.
  • Assist with annual financial audits by providing necessary documentation and support.
  • Uphold a high standard of customer service by consistently demonstrating respect, empathy, and professionalism in all interactions.
  • Manage and support various ad hoc financial processes and projects as required.

Requirements

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • A strong understanding of accounting principles, bookkeeping, and financial reporting.
  • High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field preferred.
  • 7+ years of A/P experience
  • Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics GP and NetSuite; familiarity with Ramp or Coupa is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with multi-company entities and inter-company transactions
  • Attention to detail and well-developed time management skills

Key skills

  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounting
  • Vendor Management
  • Customer Service
  • Bookkeeping
  • Financial Reporting
  • ERP
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • NetSuite

Benefits & perks

  • Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
  • 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year.  Increasing based on years of service with company
  • 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
  • Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
  • Leadership development and training for career advancement
  • Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on the program
  • Generous vacation
  • Healthcare
  • Professional development

Company Description

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools & Workforce Solution partners helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career.