Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

ABOUT THE ROLE

Accela is seeking a Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist to join our dynamic accounting team. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with a positive attitude, exceptional attention to detail, and a strong commitment to meeting deadlines. This role requires the ability to think quickly and adapt to changing circumstances.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and process vendor invoices, including standalone invoices, invoices against purchase orders, and credit memos.
• Manage vendor onboarding process, verification, and maintenance.
• Ensure proper documentation and approvals on invoices and purchase orders.
• Investigate and resolve problems associated with the processing of invoices and purchase orders.
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements.
• Prepare batch check runs, wire transfers, and ACH transactions.
• Distribute credit card statements, collect receipts, and reconcile transactions.
• Assist with refund payments.
• Assist with employee expense reimbursement.
• Provide support to external and internal business partners via phone, email, or chat.
• File, maintain, and distribute accounting documents.
• Assist with monthly status reports and monthly closings.
• Assist in various compliance reporting.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational background in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Bachelor's degree is a plus.
• 4+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.
• Experience with medium or large ERP systems. NetSuite experience is desired, including experience in AP and Purchase Order modules.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office: Excel (basic formulas), Word, and Outlook.
• Strong work ethic: consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
• A "customer service" attitude when working with internal and external business partners.
• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and must be detail-oriented.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-entity and multi-currency experience is a plus.
• Work experience with a US company and multi-entity company is preferred.
• Experience with Concur is a plus.

 

Accela is establishing a new entity in Costa Rica as part of our global growth strategy. Our organization specializes in advanced SaaS Software Applications covering a wide range of technologies and complex solutions such as: Hybrid Mobile Applications, Data Analytics & Reporting, Enterprise Payment Integrations, Advanced GIS mapping & routing, Responsive Angular UIs, and new AI POCs. These applications are hosted on our multi-cloud platform spanning both Azure and AWS. Being a part of the Accela team provides an opportunity to collaborate with world-class application engineers and a leadership team renowned for expertise in Agriculture, Operations, Security.

Compensation and Benefits: Accela offers a competitive salary and benefits in line with local standards.

Work-Life Balance: Accela is a “remote-first” organization and offers remote work options where feasible so employees can work in an environment that sparks motivation and creativity. Additionally, Accela offers generous paid time off with paid holidays, paid annual leave, paid “wellness days” offered sporadically throughout the year to focus on rest and relaxation, and a company “soft-close” during the week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Career Growth and Development: Accela encourages and practices promoting from within to enable employees to hone or expand their skill set, contribute more value to the company, and grow. In addition, Accela offers non-promotional learning and development opportunities for skills enhancement through on-the-job training and internal and external education, including a paid LinkedIn Learning subscription to all employees. As a global company, Accela employees have the opportunity to work closely with international teams, providing a broader perspective and a chance to develop a global network.

Impactful Contributions: As a new member of Accela’s Costa Rica team, you will make significant contributions in setting the tone and influencing the company’s success in a new location. This opportunity provides a chance to make a visible impact.

Accela Culture: Our closely integrated, diverse team thrives on a #oneteam philosophy, embracing agile methodologies for software development, fostering a culture of collaboration, and active communication. At Accela, your ideas matter, your contribution makes an impact, and together we thrive. We think of employees as partners because we are all partners in shared success. We make sure everything we do is through the lens of humanity—from our commitment to the highest-quality SaaS solutions to the way we engage with our customers and communities to do business responsibly. We offer our employees strong values and purpose, empathetic leadership, and a place where all people feel they belong. Accela believes in building a diverse and inclusive culture where team members can make a real impact.

Your best work starts here. #Oneteam #BeWellWorkWell

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