Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Centered Health; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Centered Health is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to manage the end-to-end invoice-to-payment cycle for multiple entities in Culver City, CA. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely payments, and maintaining strong vendor relations while mentoring staff and driving process improvements.

The position requires 3–5 years of AP experience, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and proficiency with QuickBooks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of accounts payable experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable for multiple companies.
• Process AP transactions, coding, and approvals.
• Disbursements via ACH, wire, or check runs.
• Prepare monthly aging reports and accruals.
• Reconcile statements and intercompany balances.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

QuickBooks

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

07 - Finance Full Time Clerical Culver City, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1235

Salary Range: $38.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Job Summary:

The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist oversees the entire invoice-to-payment cycle for multiple companies, acting as the go-to expert for complex billing issues, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments, while also mentoring front office staff, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing AP processes for efficiency and cost savings. Handles advanced tasks like reconciling accounts, processing complex reports, assisting with audits, and ensuring adherence to financial controls and regulations, bridging the gap between basic processing and management oversight.

EssentialFunctionsandResponsibilities:

• Overseethefull-cycleAccountsPayableprocessformultiplecompanies.
• ProcessAccounts Payable transactions for multiple companies, by reviewing and enteringbillsintosystemsandrouteinvoicesforproperapprovalandcoding;reviewfor accuracy and consistency.
• ProcessfinalAccountsPayablevendorpaymentdisbursementformultiplecompanies via ACH, wire, or check runs.
• Prepareandanalyzemonthlyagingreports,cashflowprojections,andAPaccrualsfor month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcileaccountstatements/paymentsandIntercompanybalances.
• Completecreditcardreconciliationsformultiplecompanies.
• Collectnewvendorcontractinginformationformultiplecompanies.
• Actastheprimaryescalationpointforcomplexvendorissues.Responsibilitiesinclude maintaining vendor master data and ensuring 1099 compliance. Prepare year end 1099’s for multiple companies.
• Implementandenforceinternalcontrolstopreventfraudandensurecompliancewith GenerallyAcceptedAccounting Principles (GAAP) or other regulatory standards.
• IdentifyopportunitiestoautomateworkflowsusingtoolslikeQuickBooksorNetSuiteto increase efficiency and reduce errors.
• Resolveanysystemsynchronizationorlatencyerrorstoensurehighintegrityofdata.
• Assist Accounting management with other projects.

RequiredSkills/Abilities:

• Excellentinterpersonalandcommunicationandcustomerserviceskillsisrequired,must be organized, collaborative and reliable.
• Mustbeaproblemsolver,patient,andabletostayfocusedoncompletingprojects.
• Strongworkethicandsenseofintegrity,trustworthiness,andabilitytomaintainahigh level of confidentiality.
• Weareseekinghungryenthusiasticindividualswhowanttolearn,grow,andproduce results.
• Bachelor'sDegreeorequivalentadditionalworkexperience.
• ExperiencewithQuickBooks.
• Minimumof3-5years’experienceinAccountsPayable,techforwardoutlook,analytical skills, clear communication both written and verbal, desire to keep learning.

PhysicalRequirements:

• Frequentsittingmustbeabletoremaininastationarypositionatleast50%ofthetime.
• Mustbeabletoliftandcarrylightobjectsandparcelsasanincidentalpartoftheirjob.
• Thepositionneedstooccasionallymoveaboutinsideandoutsidethefacilityfrequently.
• Constantlyoperatesacomputerandotherofficemachinery.
• Frequently communicates with other employees and clients.

You will work on-site in our central, easily accessed Culver City location. The office has lots of parking, an immaculate, comfortable environment inside including a café with free snacks, and a calming setting with trees and a nearby park outside. You'll work typical business hours, with the potential for some longer hours during period close activities.

It is the policy of our company to be an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our resources to complete your application. You can request reasonable accommodations.

Note: Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.