Spend Management Lead (Accounts Payable & T&E)

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Who we are<br></strong></p> <p>Semafor is a global news platform for an increasingly complex world in which consumers are overwhelmed by too many news sources and unsure what to trust. We are building Semafor to enable world-class journalists to deliver reporting and insights with rigor in journalistic forms that ensure a new level of transparency. Our editors and reporters distill the most important stories from all over in formats that uncover the forces shaping the stories, explain the interests behind polarizing narratives, and replenish the stock of shared facts. As a global platform, Semafor recognizes that smart people can disagree and that informed readers need to understand alternative points of view from competing centers of power and culture in a multi-polar world. Want to join us? Read on.&nbsp;</p></div><h1><strong>The Role</strong></h1> <p>Semafor is seeking an Accounts Payable and T&amp;E Manager to own end-to-end accounts payable operations and travel and expense management for the Finance team. The ideal candidate is an experienced accounts payable and expense professional who can manage the full payables lifecycle from vendor onboarding through payment application, serve as an administrator of our expense platform, and play a customer service role in supporting our employees with their travel. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast paced, high energy environment, and the desire to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing startup.</p> <p>This position is full-time and based out of Semafor’s New York office with the option to work remotely on Fridays.</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own the end-to-end accounts payable process, from vendor onboarding through payment processing and payment application, ensuring proper account and dimension coding for accurate financial reporting.</li> <li>Serve as the primary point of contact for all vendor interactions, resolving vendor inquiries and issues, and partnering with management to ensure timely, accurate vendor payments.</li> <li>Manage annual 1099 filings and other required tax documentation, ensuring accurate vendor tax records (e.g., W-9s) and timely IRS reporting</li> <li>Ensure compliance with global tax/regulatory requirements (including VAT as applicable)</li> <li>Manage our virtual card platform, including card issuance, controls, and reconciliation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Oversee end-to-end T&amp;E processing, exception handling, and reimbursements in accordance with company policy.</li> <li>Serve as a super user of the expense platform, providing training and proactive troubl