Senior Accounts Payable Accountant

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Accountant to join our finance team a leading wholesale apparel company. The Senior Accounts Payable Accountant will be responsible for overseeing and managing the accounts payable process, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and reconciliation of accounts. This role requires a deep understanding of accounts payable principles, SAP ERP experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Manage the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function, including the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and vendor inquiries.
- Ensure proper approval workflows are followed for invoices, purchase orders, and contracts.
- Process high volumes of invoices with a high level of accuracy, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant accounting regulations.
- Review and reconcile vendor statements, ensuring discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure that all necessary documentation is available for audits.
- Collaborate with internal departments such as purchasing and logistics to ensure proper coding and accurate posting of invoices in SAP.
- Collaborate with Accounts Receivable on items to ensure recaptures from Vendors and Customers (IEFreight)
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all accounts payable transactions are recorded and reconciled accurately.
- Support audits by providing requested documentation, schedules, and explanations regarding accounts payable transactions.
- Identify process improvements and work to streamline accounts payable operations, helping thedepartment to operate more efficiently.
- Overhaul of the current processing of monthly Corporate Credit cards (coding, approvals and receipts)
- Analyze accounts payable aging reports and help prioritize payments based on vendor relationships and payment terms.
- Review for debit balances, overpayments.
- Assist in the management of the company's cash flow by ensuring timely payments to vendors while maintaining healthy supplier relationships.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounts payable team members, ensuring proper training and development.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, purchasing, and logistics, to resolve discrepancies and improve overall processes.

**Requirements**:
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required**:

- Ability to identify and resolve problems independently.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial transactions.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

**Minimum Job Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.
- Experience with SAP ERP system is required.
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and financial controls.
- Experience in the wholesale or apparel industry is a plus.

**Benefits**:
**Benefits**:
Benefits entitled by the Mexico Law + additional benefits such as:

- PTO (4 days)
- Flexible Schedules
- Fitness Hour
- Summer Half Days
- Stock Options
- Annual Bonus
- Hybrid Work
- Weekends Off
- 65% Employee Discount (Tavi, ToeSox and Base33)
- Company apparel stipend
- Major Medical Expenses
- $8,000 to $10,000 net weekly based on experience