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