Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning's family of schools & Workforce Solution partners helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Accounting team. The Senior AP Specialist will oversee the day-to-day accounts payable process, ensuring invoices are accurately reviewed, coded, approved, and paid in a timely manner. This position will also assist with vendor management, account reconciliations, month-end close, and process improvements.

Job responsibilities:

• Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, verification, coding, approval, and payment.

• Provide leadership and guidance to AP Specialists.

• Oversee the AP inbox, assigning emails to team members according to their responsibilities.

• Coordinate and execute weekly payment runs and biweekly employee expense reimbursements.

• Generate and review "Invoices Not Received" and "Received Not Invoiced" reports during month-end close.

• Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies promptly, and maintain strong vendor relationships.

• Support the preparation of 1099 filings and manage vendor W-9 documentation.

• Assist with annual financial audits by providing necessary documentation and support.

• Uphold a high standard of customer service by consistently demonstrating respect, empathy, and professionalism in all interactions.

• Manage and support various ad hoc financial processes and projects as required.

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A strong understanding of accounting principles, bookkeeping, and financial reporting.

• High school diploma required, bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field preferred.

• 7+ years of A/P experience

• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics GP and NetSuite; familiarity with Ramp or Coupa is a plus.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills

• Experience with multi-company entities and inter-company transactions

• Attention to detail and well-developed time management skills

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks' starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x's your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on the program