Senior Accountant, AP & Automation

Overview

A growing organization is seeking a Senior Accountant specializing in Accounts Payable and Automation. This role is hands-on and detail-oriented, ideal for an early to mid-career professional who wants ownership and enjoys working closely with accounting details. The position involves managing the full accounts payable lifecycle and leveraging technology to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire accounts payable process including invoice intake, coding, approvals, payments, and vendor communication
• Accurately review and code invoices with proper expense classification and coordination with the general ledger team on accruals
• Maintain vendor records and purchase orders within the procure-to-pay system
• Identify process gaps and implement workflow improvements and automation
• Utilize automation and AI-enabled tools to streamline invoice coding and reduce manual effort
• Support operational processing and release of client and seller payouts, collaborating with relevant teams
• Take initiative on projects and provide timely updates
• Follow established procedures while recommending improvements
• Serve as a point of contact for vendors and internal teams
• Supervise and support a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist through coaching and work review while remaining hands-on
• Monitor payment timing and adherence to terms, assisting Finance with cash management
• Partner with Accounting on month-end close, audit requests, and ad-hoc reporting
• Contribute to the annual 1099 process
• Manage unclaimed property tracking and reporting

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting or finance with exposure to accounts payable
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals beyond basic invoice processing
• Experience supporting month-end close and internal or external audits
• Ability to make independent day-to-day decisions and escalate when appropriate
• Comfortable using automation and AI tools to improve AP processes
• Experience with procure-to-pay and ERP systems; Zip and NetSuite preferred
• Detail-oriented with ability to handle high transaction volumes
• Tech-forward mindset with curiosity about automation and process improvement
• Organized, proactive, and reliable
• Effective communication skills with both accounting and non-accounting partners
• Approachable, collaborative, and practical working style

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising or mentoring junior accounting staff
• Familiarity with vendor management and purchase order systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $84,000 - $121,000 USD annually
• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance
• Flexible work environment with options for remote work or office presence
• Work-from-home stipend for home office setup
• Unlimited paid time off
• Up to 16 weeks of fully paid family leave
• 401(k) matching
• Student loan matching program
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Up to $25,000 toward family building, reproductive health services, and gender-affirming care
• $500 annually for wellness expenses
• Subscriptions to meditation, therapy, and medical services
• $120 monthly allowance for live event tickets
• Annual subscription to a music streaming service (Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon Music)

Location

Flexible; remote work options available with the ability to work from the office as desired.