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Senior Accounts Payable Staff Accountant – Hybrid / Boston, MA
Our client, a large higher-education and research-focused organization, is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Staff Accountant to support core AP operations and financial processes. This role involves overseeing complex payables activity, supporting audit and compliance tasks, addressing payment issues, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely financial workflows.
Responsibilities
- Support daily AP operations, including reviewing transactions, resolving payment issues, and assisting with account reconciliation
- Handle advanced AP functions such as month-end close tasks, payment reviews, and documentation updates
- Research and resolve complex vendor, banking, and payment-related inquiries
- Participate in audits, compliance activities, and year-end reporting
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to clarify policies, troubleshoot issues, and support escalated requests
- Review wire payments and other outgoing transactions for accuracy
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
- 3+ years of experience in accounts payable or financial operations
- Prior experience with procurement or enterprise systems a plus
