Senior Accounts Payable Accountant

March 6

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Business Wire is a trusted and experienced newswire service that offers public relations and investor relations solutions. The company provides press release distribution, media targeting, and analytics services to help organizations connect with their target audiences. With multimedia capabilities and extensive reach to over 100,000 media outlets and 200+ industry and trade categories worldwide, Business Wire ensures that news is delivered effectively to the right channels. It also offers resources such as case studies, webinars, and educational content to keep industry professionals informed about the latest trends. Additionally, Business Wire supports compliance and corporate social responsibility initiatives through comprehensive disclosure and filing services.

Public Relations • Press Release Distribution • Investor Relations • SEC filing • SEO

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1961

📱 Media

📋 Description

• The Senior Accounts Payable Accountant will be responsible for handling daily accounts payable operations, including invoice coding, payment processing, and controls. • This position also supports the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. • They will play a key part in identifying inefficiencies, implementing operational improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure desired outcomes. • This role thrives in a collaborative environment and will be critical to the overall success of the department. • Excellent customer service and a high sense of urgency when assisting various stakeholders are key attributes that will contribute to success in this capacity. • The Senior Accountant will also be expected to support activities in tax filings, audits, fixed assets, and compliance reporting. • This position reports to the Senior Accounts Payable Manager.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred • Minimum of 3 – 5+ years of accounts payable experience and/or relevant corporate accounting experience in the month-end close process in medium to large companies • Robust knowledge of AP accrual, general ledger, and balance sheet reconciliation process • Ability to work collaboratively in a complex and changing environment to solve multifaceted problems cross-functionally • Self-starter and highly organized with strong time management skills including the capacity to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the competence to work effectively in virtual environments • High attention to detail and accuracy • Intermediate skills in MS Office Excel including Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and other formulas to analyze and report data efficiently • Familiarity with financial/accounting ERP systems. Oracle experience is a plus • Experience with month-end, quarter-end, or year-end close processes is a plus • Experience with income tax, sales tax and/or property tax filings is a plus.

🏖️ Benefits

• The base salary range for this position is $70K to $76K/year. Offered salary will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to: applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with geographic market data. Business Wire reserves the right to modify this salary range at any time. • Business Wire’s total rewards include: • Ability to work remotely • Excellent health benefits that begin on your first day of employment • $100 monthly fitness allotment, a tuition reimbursement program, and enhanced mental health resources • 401(k) plan with generous company match, and annual profit sharing contribution (subject to company performance) • PTO, Floating Holidays, Wellness Day Off, Birthday Day Off, and more!