Sr Accounts Payable Specialist

Sonepar USA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wholesale distribution is seeking a Sr Accounts Payable Specialist to implement and maintain a new AP system. The role involves ensuring compliance with policies, supporting day-to-day functions, and contributing to continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in high-volume accounting environments, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting.
• Experience processing in a high-volume multi-branch/company environment.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, regulations, and procedures related to Accounts Payable.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the AP system.
• Monitor invoice processing and audit queues.
• Respond to inquiries regarding invoice and system issues.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or accounting

Tools

Esker

Job description

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Sonepar Management Group (SMG) supports our Sonepar brands (i.e. operating companies) in the US through a shared services model. These services include, but are not limited to: human resources, finance, digital enterprise, supply chain, vendor relations, marketing, legal, and communications. The SMG teams enable our brands to do business in their local regions while taking advantage of the scale and collective resources of a global enterprise.

SMG fosters an inclusive and supportive culture. We offer leadership and development programs to help you reach your career goals. Our associates share in our collective achievements, and we firmly believe that Sonepar is “Powered by Difference.” By driving technology and innovation, enabling paths to success, and caring about our people and their families, we have built a workplace where you can build a fulfilling career.

The Sr Accounts Payable Specialist will support the organization in implementing and administrating a new Accounts Payable system. This position will serve as a key contributor to the setup of the new overhead payable system, helping to implement and test the system as well as provide suggestions for continuous improvement, testing processes, and troubleshooting issues. In this position, you will provide support and governance for the day-to-day processing of accounts payable functions through the overhead payable system. This role is responsible for ensuring established policies and procedures for payments and related reports are followed in the new system to maintain efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness.

What You Will Do

• Support project team in the implementation and on-going maintenance of the AP system.
• Participate in project meetings, complete assigned deliverables, and collect requirements as needed.
• Create or modify training documentation or desktop procedures/work instructions for end-users.
• Lead training sessions with key stakeholders on a periodic basis.
• Understand and support AP policies.
• Monitor invoice processing and audit queues to ensure proper processing of invoices in accordance with policy in the new system.
• Identify, investigate, and analyze system errors or unusual variances.
• Respond in a timely and professional manner to inquiries and concerns regarding invoice and system inquiries and troubleshoot through resolution.
• Gather and interpret data to develop actionable steps that will improve processes, address technical challenges and optimize results.
• Escalate to management any compliance issues or suspected fraudulent activity.
• Support the month-end accounting process by providing accurate reporting on spendManage ad hoc and audit requests
• Manage ad hoc and audit requests
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree, business or accounting major.
• 2-4 years of related experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting
• Experience Processing in a high-volume multi-branch / company environment
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of principles, practices, regulations, and procedures as they relate to Accounts Payable
• Experience with Esker or implementing a new invoice processing system is a plus
  
  

What We Offer You

We Offer Great Family-friendly Benefits To Full-time Associates

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

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Learn more about us and our Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Wholesale

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