Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist compiles and processes payments owed by the company to vendors, suppliers, organizations, or individuals. They gather POs, expense charges, prepare payments, and maintain general ledger entries. Additionally, they administer and data enter all transactions, maintain files and relationships, and report as necessary. Lastly, this role serves as the subject matter expert [SME] for at least one of the following: training or oversight of others to include systems or processes, including escalations resolution; complex inventory-related accounts; serving as the lead for a business entity or brand [ex, Samsonite, Hartmann, High Sierra, etc.].This is a hybrid role; we work on site four days and remotely one day, weekly.Responsibilities:Serve as the primary escalation point for accounts payable issues, coordinating resolution with management, vendors, IT, and internal stakeholdersProcess and manage PO-based invoices (MIRO), including invoice entry, exception resolution, and three-way match discrepanciesMonitor and resolve transaction errors and AP exceptions accurately and within established timelines.Reconcile supplier statements, aging reports, and open GR/IR balances to identify and resolve discrepancies.Provide analytical support on consignment sales, by assembling regular reports as requested by the cost accounting team and sales department leadersManage and understand DocuWare workflow, make adjustments and suggestions as business needs changeInteract with vendors to promote resolution regarding invoice and/or payment issues. Research with internal customers on invoices that need to be approved and enteredPrepare payment proposals for checks, wires, and electronic payments in coordination with Cash ManagementPrepare, validate, and upload vendor files and monthly rent data into SAPEnsure accurate GL and cost center coding and compliance with approval matrix requirementsIdentify process gaps, control risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement within AP operationsStrong experience in Accounts Payable and operations and comfortable owning complex workflowsManage shared accounts payable email inboxes, responding to internal staff and external vendors with timely, professional supportSupport audits, compliance initiatives, reporting, and special projects assigned by AP leadershipMinimum Requirements:3+ years of direct Accounts Payable experience, preferably in PO-based, three-way match invoice processing and payment proposalsStrong attention to detail with a solid understanding of the Accounts Payable close process and related systemsSound professional judgment with the ability to analyze issues, apply accounting principles, and resolve discrepancies effectivelyProven ability to research, document, and resolve issues in a fast-paced, high-volume AP environmentAbility to work independently and collaboratively while consistently meeting accuracy and timeliness standardsIntermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, lookups) and experience using enterprise accounting systems; SAP preferredPreferred Skills and Industry Experience:BA/BS seeking an accounting careerConsumer productsExperience with manufacturing inventory accounts payableJob Info:Job Identification 7585Job Schedule Full timeJob Function CorporateDisplay Work Location Samsonite Corporate HeadquartersCompensation Currency US DollarMinimum Salary $30/hourMaximum Salary $34/hour