The Opportunity
This role is built for someone ready to take ownership of the full accounts payable function at a senior level. You'll be the person others come to when something needs sorting out, whether that's a pricing mismatch, a reconciliation that doesn't add up, or a process that needs rethinking. It's a role rooted in independent judgment, technical depth, and steady collaboration with finance leadership and outside auditors alike.
Responsibilities
- Manage invoice processing end-to-end, including 2-way and 3-way matching along with non-PO invoices, making independent calls on how issues get resolved
- Handle high volumes of complex invoices, digging into pricing and quantity discrepancies that need real analytical firepower
- Run reconciliations at an advanced level and trace root causes behind discrepancies without needing much guidance
- Be the escalation point when vendors or internal teams hit a wall — and figure out the right path forward
- Serve as the go-to expert for SAP, Concur, and other AP tools, helping with system upgrades, testing, and training teammates
- Contribute to month-end close by preparing accruals, tracking AP aging, and pulling together monthly reports
- Keep AP documentation and procedures current and well-organized
- Dig into KPIs and trends to spot where processes could run smoother
- Provide backup and documentation whenever audits (internal or external) come around
- Coach and guide AP Associates, helping shape a team culture built on precision and follow-through
What You Bring
- Four-year degree in Business Administration or a related area
- Somewhere between 3 and 5 years of AP or broader finance experience under your belt
- Comfortable in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and quick to pick up new software
- A natural at building rapport with people at every level of a company
- Skilled at juggling competing deadlines without losing momentum
- Communicates clearly, whether in writing or in conversation
- Brings energy and adaptability, especially when things shift quickly
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Accounts Payable: 2 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Buffalo, NY 14202 (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Buffalo, NY 14202 (Required)
Work Location: In person
