Senior AP Specialist — Automation & Process Improvement

Ledgent; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent, a trusted finance services partner in Sacramento, seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Associate to join our growing team. This role extends beyond basic AP processing, emphasizing full-cycle handling, three-way matching, vendor data accuracy, and continuous improvement through automation and policy development.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support month-end close, and help implement best practices to strengthen internal controls while leveraging ERP tools and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience.
• Experience with full-cycle AP in high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of three-way matching procedures.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounts payable processing, including invoice review, coding, matching, approval routing, and payment processing.
• Execute accurate three-way matching between purchase orders, receiving documentation, and vendor invoices.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing variances, and payment inquiries.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices in accordance with company policies and payment terms.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding balances and discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities related to accounts payable.

Skills

Accounts payable

Three-way matching

Automation & AI in AP

Microsoft Excel

Vendor management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

OCR technology

AI-driven accounting solutions

Job description

Ledgent, a trusted finance services partner in Sacramento, seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Associate to join our growing team. This role extends beyond basic AP processing, emphasizing full-cycle handling, three-way matching, vendor data accuracy, and continuous improvement through automation and policy development.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support month-end close, and help implement best practices to strengthen internal controls while leveraging ERP tools and