We have a client seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Associate to join our fast-paced AP team. This individual will play a critical role in supporting our full-cycle accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, optimizing vendor relationships, and driving process improvements.
The ideal candidate will be an AP professional with strong communication skills, a sharp eye for detail, and hands-on experience using Coupa in a complex, high-volume environment. Prior exposure to capital-intensive industries such as high-tech, telecom, or construction is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage full-cycle AP processes including invoice entry, coding, approval routing, and payments
Handle high-volume invoice processing (100+ invoices/day) with accuracy and timeliness
Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and issue resolution
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (procurement, project managers, finance) to ensure proper invoice handling and project coding
Maintain and reconcile AP aging reports, supporting month-end close and accruals
Ensure proper documentation and compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
Support and optimize workflows within Coupa and ERP systems
Participate in testing, training, and support activities related to Coupa implementations or upgrades
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to streamline AP operations
Requirements:
Minimum 2+ years of full-cycle accounts payable experience in a high-volume or complex invoice environment
Strong understanding of invoice workflows, vendor relations, and payment cycles
Coupa experience is required; previous involvement in Coupa implementations or upgrades is a strong plus
Experience in capital-intensive industries (tech, telecom, construction) is highly preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders with professionalism and clarity
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with modern ERP systems