Senior AP Specialist

Jobtailor; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced professional to support the Financial Operations team with a broad range of accounting and accounts payable duties. The role emphasizes data integration across source systems and end‑to‑end invoice processing within a collaborative team environment.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 5–7 years of progressive financial experience, with strong Excel, ERP, and analytical skills to drive efficiencies and reporting across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of progressive financial administrative experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; intermediate Excel; understanding of transactional flow and ERP processes.
• Excellent organizational skills coupled with strong communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to details and effective problem‑solving/analytical skills.
• Ability to multi‑task, work independently, and determine priorities.
• Must be adaptable, proactive, and able to respond quickly to departmental demands.
• Ability to work well within a close‑knit team environment.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Financial Operations team by performing a broad range of accounting and accounts payable functions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Provides system expertise in data integration across multiple source systems and supports electronic accounts payable (AP) processes.
• Delivers data and analytical support for special finance projects as requested by management.
• Leads a cross‑functional team to support end‑to‑end processing of invoices.
• Serves as a subject‑matter expert for Accounts Payable policies, procedures, and systems, providing guidance and training to internal stakeholders and newer team members.
• Develops and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs), job aids, and process documentation to ensure consistency, accuracy, and knowledge retention across AP functions.
• Analyzes processes for potential efficiencies and recommends process improvements to management.
• Develops, reviews, and provides transactional, financial, and management reporting, metrics and analysis on a routine and ad‑hoc basis.
• Performs month‑end close processes, including reporting, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and developing cross‑functional relationships that impact job responsibilities.
• Proactively identifies financial issues and communicates findings to appropriate stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supports the Financial Operations team by performing a broad range of accounting and accounts payable functions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Provides system expertise in data integration across multiple source systems and supports electronic accounts payable (AP) processes.
• Delivers data and analytical support for special finance projects as requested by management.
• Leads a cross‑functional team to support end‑to‑end processing of invoices.
• Serves as a subject‑matter expert for Accounts Payable policies, procedures, and systems, providing guidance and training to internal stakeholders and newer team members.
• Develops and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs), job aids, and process documentation to ensure consistency, accuracy, and knowledge retention across AP functions.
• Analyzes processes for potential efficiencies and recommends process improvements to management.
• Develops, reviews, and provides transactional, financial, and management reporting, metrics and analysis on a routine and ad‑hoc basis.
• Performs month‑end close processes, including reporting, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and developing cross‑functional relationships that impact job responsibilities.
• Proactively identifies financial issues and communicates findings to appropriate stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of progressive financial administrative experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; intermediate skills with Microsoft Excel; understanding of transactional flow and processes in ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational skills coupled with strong communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to details and effective problem‑solving/analytical skills.
• Ability to multi‑task, work independently, and determine priorities.
• Must be adaptable, proactive, and able to respond quickly to departmental demands.
• Ability to work well within a close‑knit team environment.