Willis Towers Watson
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Posted on Nov 18 Fort Lee, NJ 2 views
When you become part of TRANZACT, you join a team of passionate people who push for excellence, follow through on commitments, and love to succeed together. Our culture rests on a simple principle Be Real that means being genuine, keeping your word, and having the courage to make tough decisions. Our Be Real values resonate and are meaningful to us. We are entrepreneurial, fast paced and empower our people. We know how to make things happen and know that our people are always the source of our success.
Maintain strong relationships with vendors, addressing and resolving payment discrepancies, and responding to inquiries promptly
Help to maintain Cash flow file by collecting weekly and monthly cash flow projections by vendor
Manage the vendor onboarding process, ensuring all necessary documentation is collected, and vendors are compliant with company requirements
Accurately assign general ledger codes to invoices, ensuring proper expense classification
Ensure all invoices and payments adhere to the companys financial controls and approval policies, managing end-to-end approval workflow
Work closely with cross-functional teams (procurement, operations, and finance) to ensure smooth communication and resolution of any invoice discrepancies or payment issues
Ensure all expenses are accurately recorded and collect accrual estimates from the vendors for the month-end-close
Prepare and analyze AP-related financial reports to support management in decision-making.
Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations
Ensure AP activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and internal financial controls.
Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze financial data
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience working with Oracle a plus
Ability to independently troubleshoot payment and invoice discrepancies and provide resolution
Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with vendors, other departments, and internal teams
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with other departments to resolve issues and improve processes
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
5+ years of accounts payable experience
TRANZACT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
How the Position Works
We are seeking a detailed- oriented and experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounts payable functions, with proven ability to manage accurate and timely payment of invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, and improving AP workflows. The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist will also play a key role in the monthly closing process and financial reportingThe specific responsibilities include
Review, verify, and process high-volume vendor invoices in accordance with company policiesMaintain strong relationships with vendors, addressing and resolving payment discrepancies, and responding to inquiries promptly
Help to maintain Cash flow file by collecting weekly and monthly cash flow projections by vendor
Manage the vendor onboarding process, ensuring all necessary documentation is collected, and vendors are compliant with company requirements
Accurately assign general ledger codes to invoices, ensuring proper expense classification
Ensure all invoices and payments adhere to the companys financial controls and approval policies, managing end-to-end approval workflow
Work closely with cross-functional teams (procurement, operations, and finance) to ensure smooth communication and resolution of any invoice discrepancies or payment issues
Ensure all expenses are accurately recorded and collect accrual estimates from the vendors for the month-end-close
Prepare and analyze AP-related financial reports to support management in decision-making.
Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations
Ensure AP activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and internal financial controls.
What you need to be successful
Bachelors degree in accountingStrong attention to detail and ability to analyze financial data
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience working with Oracle a plus
Ability to independently troubleshoot payment and invoice discrepancies and provide resolution
Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with vendors, other departments, and internal teams
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with other departments to resolve issues and improve processes
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
5+ years of accounts payable experience
TRANZACT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
