Senior Procurement & Accounts Payable Specialist

Human Interest is on a mission to ensure that people in all lines of work have access to retirement benefits. 

More than half of all working Americans are not saving enough for their future. Too often, it’s because they are employed by a company that doesn’t offer a retirement plan. Human Interest is changing that by making it affordable and accessible for small and medium-sized businesses to offer employees a path to financial independence through retirement savings.

We’re a high-growth fintech company changing the retirement industry. We are backed by a number of investors. This includes funding from Marshall Wace and Baillie Gifford, as well as top investors such as BlackRock, TPG (The Rise Fund), SoftBank, Glynn Capital, NewView Capital, USVP, Wing, Uncork, and more.

About the role
The Procurement and Accounts Payable (P2P) Specialist is responsible for the efficient, accurate, and compliant processing of the entire Procure-to-Pay lifecycle. This critical role ensures financial controls are maintained from vendor requisition and purchase order creation through invoice processing, payment execution, and general ledger reconciliation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically proficient, and dedicated to optimizing vendor and internal stakeholder experiences.

What you get to do every day

Accounts Payable Management (60%)

• Process and manage all vendor invoices (3-way matching, coding, data entry) ensuring adherence to company policies and GAAP.
• Execute weekly payment runs (ACH, wire) accurately and on time, resolving any payment discrepancies.
• Manage the vendor setup and maintenance process, ensuring proper documentation (W-9/W-8BEN, banking documents) are collected and filed for tax compliance.
• Support the month-end and year-end close process by assisting with AP accruals, reconciliation of AP sub-ledger to the General Ledger, and analyzing expense trends.
• Assist in the annual Form 1099 and 1042 reporting process.

Procurement & Expense Management (30%)

• Serve as a primary internal resource for the Procurement system (Coupa, NetSuite).
• Manage the internal requisition and Purchase Order (PO) lifecycle, ensuring all purchases adhere to spending policies and obtain proper approvals.
• Review contracts to ensure compliance with payment terms and billing.
• Monitor vendor performance.
• Review and process employee expense reports (e.g.,Expensify/Ramp) for compliance with company T&E policy and prompt reimbursement.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the purchasing function.
• Align procurement activities with the organization's strategic objectives and ensure ethical and sustainable sourcing practices.

Process Improvement & Compliance (10%)

• Actively participate in documenting, refining, and automating Procure-to-Pay workflows to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Assist in maintaining and testing internal controls (SOX controls) related to the P2P cycle, including segregation of duties (SOD).
• Collaborate with IT and GL teams on system upgrades and integrations.
• Resolve complex vendor inquiries and payment issues in a timely and professional manner.

What you bring to the role

• BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills are essential for effective dealings with suppliers. 
• Ability to analyze data and manage costs
• Experience with accounting controls (e.g. SOX)
• Knowledge in Procure to Pay tools (e.g. Coupa, Brex, Expensify, Ramp)

Why you will love working at Human Interest

Human Interest is tackling one of our country's biggest challenges - closing the retirement gap. You'll be instrumental in architecting and scaling solutions that bring financial security to employees at small a