Accounts Payable Accountant

Overview

This role manages end-to-end accounts payable (AP) operations, ensuring vendors are paid accurately and on time, internal controls are maintained, and the AP function scales effectively as the business grows. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders, resolve complex AP issues, support month-end and year-end close, and help strengthen Purchase-to-Pay processes through reporting, automation, and system improvements.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounts payable functions, including processing complex AP transactions.
• Ensure accurate coding, supporting documentation, approvals, and compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Manage vendor setup, maintenance, and account reconciliation.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and the AP subledger; research and resolve discrepancies, blocked invoices, payment variances, billing disputes, and other exceptions.
• Perform and oversee monthly AP reconciliations to ensure accurate period-end close.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to support accruals, expense reporting, and month-end close activities.
• Maintain strong internal controls around vendor management, invoice approvals, and payments.
• Identify opportunities to streamline AP processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen controls.
• Support cash management and payment scheduling by providing accurate AP information.
• Use Tipalti and NetSuite to manage AP transactions, reporting, reconciliations, and related accounting activities.
• Prepare, review, and process Automated Clearing House (ACH), wire, and check payments in accordance with authorization, documentation, and control requirements.
• Support the year-end financial statement audit by working directly with auditors.
• Use Expensify to process employee expense reports and reimbursements.
• Complete annual tax filing for 1099 vendors.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Accounting or related field required; or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of end-to-end accounts payable processes, including three-way match, vendor reconciliations, payment controls, accruals, month-end close, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite, and AP workflow or automation tools such as Tipalti and Expensify.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, and analysis of large data sets.
• Ability to analyze complex AP issues, identify root causes, and implement practical resolutions.
• Experience improving Purchase-to-Pay processes through automation, workflow optimization, or system enhancements.
• Experience with vendor onboarding and vendor master data administration.
• Experience supporting high-volume AP operations.
• Experience with e-commerce accounting and marketplace reconciliations.
• Experience supporting audit requests and compliance reporting.
• Experience developing AP metrics, aging analyses, and data-driven recommendations for leadership.
• Experience serving as an escalation resource and providing process guidance or training to AP team members.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally; ability to explain financial concepts clearly to other teams.
• Proven organizational and critical thinking skills, with strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Passion for the mission to empower women in business and spark change from the top.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $70,000 - $90,000/yr
• Competitive salary and equity
• Flexible vacation policy
• 20 weeks of paid gender neutral parental leave
• Full medical, dental, and vision packages, 401(k)

Location

• United States (with a distributed team and local community options, including Clubhouse locations in NYC, Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.)