Senior AP Leader - Hybrid, Training & Compliance

Wellesley College; Wellesley (MA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Hybrid work environment

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Wellesley College is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to manage day-to-day AP operations, ensure accuracy and compliance, and support the AP Manager. The role includes training staff, coordinating student workers, and contributing to ERP-related projects and tax reporting.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position with a collaborative hybrid schedule. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's in a related field and at least five years' AP experience, with Workday experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field with at least five years of accounts payable experience.
• Experience with ERP systems; Workday preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines and provide customer service in a collaborative environment.
• Experience coordinating student employees or support staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review accounts payable transactions for accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Monitor shared mailbox and respond to vendor inquiries and payment status.
• Back up Accounts Payable Manager and support Student Bursar Office tasks.
• Provide guidance and training on AP policies and processes to faculty and staff.
• Assist with ERP-related issues and annual 1099 production and filing.

Skills

Accounts payable

Policy compliance

Customer service

Team collaboration

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business Administration or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Wellesley College is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to manage day-to-day AP operations, ensure accuracy and compliance, and support the AP Manager. The role includes training staff, coordinating student workers, and contributing to ERP-related projects and tax reporting.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position with a collaborative hybrid schedule. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's in a related field and at least five years' AP experience, with Workday experience