Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Summary

Join Bird as a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist and manage the full accounts payable cycle, including verifying invoices, processing payments, and performing reconciliations. You will also support the Manager, Accounts Payable with treasury and accounting duties. This role requires 4+ years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience, 2+ years of General Accounting experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Proficiency in an accounting ERP system (NetSuite preferred) and strong communication skills are essential. The position offers a work-from-home stipend, an employer-paid healthcare package, and Bird ride credits.

Requirements

• 4+ years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience
• 2+ years of General Accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business, accounting, or a related field
• Solid working knowledge of accounting principles
• Proficiency with an accounting ERP system, (NetSuite preferred)
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization
• A self-starter with a strong team-player mindset

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle accounts payable function, including but not limited to, verifying and processing invoices and reimbursements, and accurately inputting GL codes according to company policies
• Address invoice discrepancies directly with vendors; escalate to the Manager when a resolution cannot be achieved or for critical matters
• Perform monthly reconciliation of vendor and credit card accounts, ensuring proper subsidiary booking and timely vendor payments
• Administer the company’s expense system, including managing the employee list and liaising with IT for troubleshooting. Process monthly expense reports
• Collaborate with the accounting team to record Accounts Payable accrual/reclass journal entries in the ERP system
• Provide supporting documentation for audits
• Identify and recommend process improvements within the Accounts Payable function
• Support the Manager, Accounts Payable with treasury and accounting activities, including managing banking relationships, weekly disbursement tasks, and cash management
• Perform other duties as assigned, both within and outside of core Accounts Payable functions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ticketing software (e.g. Zendesk) is a strong asset
• Advanced Excel skills are a plus

Benefits

• Work-from-home stipend
• Employer-paid healthcare package
• Bird ride credits