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ABOUT THE ROLE
The client is a leading B Corp in the environmental commodities market, on a mission to empower organizations to achieve a sustainable future. We seek a Staff Accountant (Accounts Payable) to be responsible for maintaining financial procedures and confirming financial compliance through the meticulous management of company expenditures and obligations. This role requires a highly collaborative individual with excellent communication skills and a high degree of attention to detail.
This is a full-time, exempt role reporting to our Accounting Manager.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
You will ensure accuracy and compliance through the management of the full-cycle Accounts Payable process, actively participating in audit support and monthly close procedures. Your role will involve maintaining and improving accounting efficiency by managing data entry across various platforms, recommending procedural enhancements, and keeping meticulous records of vendor interactions. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with internal teams to streamline expense reporting, integrate new vendor activities, and assist with annual tasks such as 1099 reporting and tax preparation.
- Manage the full cycle of Accounts Payable, ensuring all vendor bills are coded, approved, and paid in alignment with contracts and internal policies.
- Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company travel and expense policies.
- Perform weekly payment runs (Checks, ACH, Wire, and Credit Card) and maintain accurate cash disbursement records.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
- Maintain the vendor master file, including collecting W-9s and assisting with annual 1099 filings.
- Assist with the monthly close process by preparing AP-related accruals and reconciliations.
- Support planning and provide documentation for annual auditing processes for US and International operations.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to increase the efficiency of the procurement-to-pay cycle.
Requirements
ABOUT YOU
You have 2+ years of accounting experience, specifically focused on Accounts Payable or General Ledger functions.Working knowledge of GAAP; minimum 2 years of experience with ERP software, preferably NetSuite and Expensify.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.Proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel / Google Sheets and Access); strong organizational skills and the ability to manage high-volume data entry with 100% accuracy.HOW WE DEFINE SUCCESS
Within 30 Days
Gain proficiency in NetSuite and Expensify; successfully navigate the vendor approval workflow.Independently manage basic financial transactions, such as adding and paying bills in banking systems.Establish a working relationship with department heads to facilitate timely invoice approvals.Within 90 Days
Demonstrate a thorough understanding and execution of the monthly close checklist for AP items with minimal oversight.Identify opportunities for process efficiencies in the expense reimbursement workflow and suggest improvements.Achieve "zero-backlog" status for pending vendor inquiries and unapplied credits.Within 6 Months
Fully own and execute the monthly AP close procedures, including reconciling the AP sub-ledger to the General Ledger.Lead the preparation for the annual 1099 filing process and support annual insurance renewals.Contribute accurate documentation to the annual audit processes, effectively coordinating documentation and communications.Within 1 Year
Act as a trusted accounting resource within the organization, providing expert support for financial queries regarding expenditures.Implement at least one process improvement to automate manual invoice entry or streamline the approval hierarchy.Successfully support the year-end audit with precision and thoroughness in the Accounts Payable area.Benefits
WHY JOIN US?
Healthy, supportive, and conducive work environment (Great Place to Work™ Certified for three consecutive years!)Work with an innovative company delivering cutting-edge solutions across multiple industriesLead a team in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentCompetitive salary with opportunities for career advancementCollaborative, forward-thinking work culture21 leave credits plus all client-based holidaysHMO coverage with dependent benefitsExposure to world-class leadership from both local and international supervisorsReady to take your career to the next level? Apply now!