Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

With general supervision, perform all aspects of Accounts Payable operations with moderate to high levels of complexity. Deliver exemplary levels of service to all customer types while consistently ensuring internal and external financial controls and standards are met.

Perform day-to-day processing of a variety of Accounts Payable transaction types utilizing various Procure-to-Pay system modules (e.g., VIM, ERS, SNC, SAP FI) for USD and foreign currencies, to include complex invoices and situations

Lead and/or participate in meetings with both internal and external business partners to address moderate to complex issues

Establish effective partnerships and working relationships with relevant business partners of all position levels to ensure timely and accurate processing

Adhere to procedures that are in compliance with applicable government regulations (IRS, GAAP, FTB, MAR/SOX), as well as signature authorization and cash management policies

Comply with and maintain data integrity of confidential information, security policies, and procedures

Resolve reconciling differences in goods receipt/invoice receipt ledger account

Support various Accounts Payable process improvement initiatives and proactively identify new opportunities that could have company-wide impacts

Assist with developing and maintaining Accounts Payable process documentation

Perform Accounts Payable vendor maintenance tasks in SAP for both domestic and foreign vendors, often supporting multiple lines of business

Process Accounts Payable payment proposals for all payment types in accordance with department procedures and cash management guidelines

Utilize various Procure-to-Pay system modules (e.g., VIM, ERS, SNC, SAP FI, Concur) and process expertise to provide exemplary levels of customer support, training, and troubleshooting

Administer internal controls for expense report submission through the auditing of expense reports against company policies

Identify non-compliant expense reports and send back to the employee to make the appropriate changes; escalate issues as appropriate

Develop expense audit summary reports for Accounts Payable Management

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Two to four years of experience in a high-volume, preferably automated Accounts Payable/Procure to Pay environment

Active Accounts Payable Specialist Certification preferred

ERP system (preferably SAP) experience

Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements, as they relate to Accounts Payable

Ability to use appropriate discretion and judgment in processing Accounts Payable transactions

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines

Moderate proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality

Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to prioritize work and manage competing priorities in an environment with frequent interruptions

Ability to work any shift and overtime as needed

Clean credit history as reported by credit report

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here. 

Salary Ranges: $17.85 - $28.88

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

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