Job Title
Senior Accounts Payable & Receivable Associate
Job Summary
The Senior Accounts Payable & Receivable Associate is responsible for supporting the full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, cash applications, collections, reconciliations, and financial records. This position requires support from 8:00am–5:00pm CST, Monday through Friday. This role serves as a key contributor to maintaining strong vendor and customer relationships, supporting month-end close activities, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting procedures.
Job Duties and Key Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices and customer invoices accurately and timely within the accounting system.
- Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to ensure timely payments, collections, and issue resolution.
- Review and verify invoices, payment requests, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization.
- Perform invoice matching and reconciliation activities, including 3-way matching where applicable.
- Record and apply customer payments including ACH, wires, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Monitor aging reports for both AP and AR and proactively follow up on outstanding items.
- Collaborate with vendors, customers, and internal departments to resolve discrepancies, disputes, and payment issues.
- Maintain vendor and customer master data, including payment terms, addresses, tax documentation, and account details.
- Request and reconcile vendor statements and customer account balances.
- Prepare and process electronic payments and check runs.
- Research and process credit memos, adjustments, write-offs, and accruals as approved.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, reporting, accruals, and aging reviews.
- Monitor and manage shared accounting inboxes to ensure timely response and resolution of inquiries.
- Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation as needed.
- Prepare ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies across AP and AR functions.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, and internal controls.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, or general accounting roles with direct client interaction.
- Demonstrated experience supporting both AP and AR functions in a high-volume environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- Experience working with U.S. clients across multiple industries is highly valued.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience with NetSuite, QuickBooks, Bill.com, or similar ERP/accounting systems preferred.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, AP/AR processes, and financial controls.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing and reporting.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, accuracy, and quality.