Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers' compensation insurance.

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you're passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients' business success with extraordinary HR.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that many potential applicants discourage themselves from applying to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. TriNet always strives to hire the most qualified candidate for a particular role, ensuring we deliver outstanding results for our small and medium-size customers. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, nobody's perfect – and we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist performs a wide range of advanced Accounts Payable duties, including overseeing complex reconciliations, mentoring junior staff, and leading process improvement initiatives. Assigned duties may include processing invoice and payment requests, statement reconciliations, supplier records maintenance, and payment processing. The Sr. AP Specialist will also perform analyses & reporting, resolve related inquiries, and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties/Responsibilites

• Timely and accurate entry of invoices and other payment requests to meet payment deadlines
• Timely and accurate entry of supplier information
• Complete basic and complex reconciliations of automated feeds and vendor statements
• Oversee complex reconciliations and ensure accuracy in financial reporting  
• Mentor and train junior Accounts Payable staff   
• Lead initiatives to improve Accounts Payable processes and enhance operational efficiency    
• Support payment review process with timely invoice updates     
• Respond to supplier inquiries regarding invoice status      
• Maintain supplier records following fraud prevention guidelines    
• Support payment process for check printing and bank file validations   
• Complete all transactions per department month/year close schedule     
• Support annual 1099 filing updates to suppliers or paid invoices    
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

Education    

• Bachelor's Degree and / or equivalent education and related work experience - required

Work Experience

• Typically 5+ years experience in Accounts Payable or Operations Accounting functions, including experience in mentoring and process optimization

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Uses strong time management skills to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, remain composure, while handling multiple projects and tasks simultaneously  
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, PeopleSoft and Excel  
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with employees at all levels of the organization, as well as government agencies and vendors  
• Excellent interpersonal skills    
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace Advanced

Work Environment:

• Work in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office work setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• This position is 100% in office.

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact to request such an accommodation.