Senior Accountant - Accounts Payable

Arrow-Child-; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA match

Parental leave

Retirement match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Learning & development

Job summary

Arrow-Child- is seeking a Senior Accountant - Accounts Payable to lead day-to-day AP operations, focusing on accuracy, timeliness, policy compliance, and service. You will oversee vendor onboarding, invoice processing, payments, and expense workflows while coordinating with Accounting Leadership to drive KPIs and continuous improvements.

The ideal candidate has strong AP operations experience, sound judgment, and a process-improvement mindset; Workday experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, accounts payable, or a similar role.
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• Internal controls and GAAP exposure required.
• Experience supporting KPIs, workflow accountability, reporting, and process improvements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead accurate, timely, and policy-compliant processing of invoices, expense reimbursements, and related disbursements.
• Oversee payment scheduling, approvals, and release to ensure on-time vendor payments and cash availability.
• Maintain audit-ready AP records and documentation supporting compliance and workflow.
• Identify and resolve workflow issues to maintain service levels and accuracy.
• Manage vendor onboarding and maintenance to ensure accurate, complete records.
• Review purchase requisitions and purchase orders and approve transactions per policy.
• Support cash flow planning by monitoring upcoming payments and funding needs.
• Provide audit-ready support for vendor activity, disbursements and internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Financial compliance

KPI reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

The Senior Accountant - Accounts Payable leads day-to-day accounts payable operations with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and service. This role oversees vendor onboarding, invoice and payment processing, purchase requisition and purchase order review, employee expense workflows, and cash flow coordination to ensure payments are made on time and in line with company policy. The position also serves as a key liaison between the Accounting Leadership and accounting staff to support workflow execution, KPI accountability, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings strong AP operations experience, sound judgment, and a process-improvement mindset. Workday experience is strongly preferred.

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions.
• Parental Paid Leave
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement available.
• Company sponsored learning and development

Min

USD $65,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Responsibilities

• Lead accurate, timely, and policy-compliant processing of invoices, employee expense reimbursements, and related disbursements.
• Oversee payment scheduling, approvals, and release to ensure vendors are paid on time and in alignment with internal controls and cash availability.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready AP records and documentation that support compliance and efficient workflow execution.
• Identify and resolve workflow issues proactively to maintain service levels, accuracy, and payment timeliness.
• Manage vendor onboarding and maintenance to ensure records are accurate, complete, and properly documented.
• Review purchase requisitions and purchase orders and approve or release transactions, as authorized, in accordance with company purchasing policies and approval requirements.
• Support cash flow planning by monitoring upcoming payment obligations and identifying funding needs in advance.
• Provide audit-ready support for vendor activity, disbursements, and AP-related internal controls.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor and employee payment-related inquiries, resolving issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Act as a liaison between the Accounting Leadership and accounting staff to coordinate workflow, communicate priorities, and support accountability across AP operations.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to sustain service levels, workflow quality, and operational accountability.
• Provide work guidance, training, and operational support to promote consistency, service excellence, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Lead or support process improvements, system enhancements, reporting, and special projects that strengthen AP and purchasing workflows.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policy and applicable regulatory requirements.
• May be required to drive vehicles, be insurable with our auto insurance provider, and complete company vehicle training.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, accounts payable, or a similar role required. Intermediate Excel knowledge required. Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial compliance requirements required. Experience supporting KPIs, workflow accountability, reporting, and process improvement initiatives preferred.