Senior Accountant, AP – Automation

Job Description:

• Own the full accounts payable lifecycle, including invoice intake, coding, approvals, payments, and vendor communication
• Review and code invoices accurately and timely with an accounting lens, ensuring proper expense classification, appropriate amortization of prepaid expenses, and coordination with the GL team on accruals and thresholds
• Maintain vendors,and purchase orders in our procure-to-pay system
• Drive continuous improvement: identify process gaps, propose improvements, implement workflow enhancements/automation, and improve documentation and training
• Actively leverage automation and AI-enabled tools to streamline invoice coding, reduce manual effort, and improve scalability of the accounts payable function
• Support the operational processing and release of client and seller payouts in our systems, while partnering with other teams responsible for calculation and reconciliation
• Take initiative on projects and communicate updates without needing constant follow-ups
• Follow established procedures while proactively recommending improvements when something can work better
• Serve as a friendly, approachable point of contact for vendors and internal teams
• Supervise and support a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist through day-to-day coaching, review of work, and prioritization, while remaining hands-on in processing and projects
• Monitor payment timing and adherence to payment terms, and support Finance in managing cash usage
• Partner with Accounting on month-end close support, audit requests, and ad-hoc reporting
• Contribute to the annual 1099 process
• Own unclaimed property tracking and reporting process

Requirements:

• 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
• Comfortability in making day-to-day decisions independently and escalating thoughtfully when needed
• Comfortability using automation and AI-enabled tools to minimize manual work and rethink traditional AP processes
• Experience with procure to pay and ERP systems - Zip & NetSuite preferred
• Comfortability operating in the details and handling a high volume of transactions
• Curiosity and a tech-forward mindset, with interest in automation and process improvement
• Reliability and operates with organization and proactivity
• Communicative style that works well with both accounting and non-accounting partners
• Approachability, collaborative nature, and a practical working style

Benefits:

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Flexible work environment, allowing you to work as many days a week in the office as you’d like or 100% remotely
• A WFH stipend to support your home office setup
• Unlimited PTO
• Up to 16 weeks of fully-paid family leave
• 401(k) matching
• Student loan matching program
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Up to $25k towards family building, reproductive health services and Gender-affirming care
• $500 per year for wellness expenses
• Subscriptions to Headspace (meditation), Headspace Care (therapy), and One Medical
• $120 per month to spend on tickets to live events
• Annual subscription to Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon music