Geode is looking for an initiative-taking
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to help drive our business forward. We are seeking a skilled financial specialist to own end-to-end invoice processing, perform vendor billing reconciliation and variance resolution, ensuring payments are valid and made in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist will have a daily, ongoing impact on financial transactions, interfacing with senior internal stakeholders and external vendors, requiring effective communication and professional judgment.
This is a hybrid work environment opportunity with a weekly in-office schedule of Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with remote work availability on Mondays and Fridays.
Responsibilities: - Own end-to-end AP process including review, validation, approval coordination, and payment tracking.
- Review vendor invoices against contractual terms, pricing schedules, indexations clauses, and internal tracking models. Obtain approval of charges from Geode personnel when necessary.
- Confirm accuracy of invoice calculations including sales tax, price increases, usage-based fees, etc.
- Partners with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve billing questions and discrepancies, obtain supporting documentation, and ensure accurate and timely payment.
- Track status of invoices and payments, resolve any delays in processing or payment, and work with our third-party invoice and payment provider.
- Ensure compliance with accounts payable best practices (obtaining W-9s, apply judgment to assess Mass sales and use tax applicability, confirmation of payment information for payments made by wire, etc.)
- Assist with month-end accounting close process by reviewing monthly AP reports for correct general ledger account coding, proposing reclasses as necessary, and assisting with accruals, as necessary.
- Identify opportunities to improve AP workflows, controls, and documentation and implement when possible.
Requirements and skills:- 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Solid understanding of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping principles
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Must embrace and be able to employ the use of technology in the performance of the job.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong critical thinking skills and communication skills.
- Experience with Ariba or other external invoice processing provider preferred.
- Interest in automation and system enhancements preferred.
Pay Range: $80,000 - $95,000 per year
