Specialist, Accounts Payable

About the Role

Golden State is looking for a detail-oriented Specialist, Accounts Payable to join our Finance team. In this role, you will ensure the timely, accurate, and efficient processing of all vendor invoices and payments. Additionally, your work will directly support the financial health and operational smoothness of the organization, working collaboratively with both internal teams and external vendors. This role reports to the Manager, Accounts Payable.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise to an organization that values initiative, accuracy, and professional growth.

This is a full-time position based onsite in San Francisco, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately receive, verify, and process a high volume of vendor invoices and ensure proper general ledger coding


• Review and validate Purchase Order (PO) coding to ensure expenses are accurately classified prior to payment processing


• Prepare and initiate authorized payments to vendors in a timely manner


• Perform monthly reconciliation of vendor statements and proactively investigate and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, purchase orders, and payment issues


• Maintain and manage the Vendor Master File, ensuring all vendor records (W-9s, banking details, contact information) are accurate, current, and compliant with internal controls


• Review and approve employee expense reports, ensuring adherence to company Travel & Expense (T&E) policies


• Assist with annual 1099 filing preparation and ensure compliance with all accounting policies and procedures


• Serve as a key communicator with vendors and various internal departments to address payment inquiries and maintain smooth financial operations


• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting/Business Administration, or equivalent work experience


• Minimum 2 years in an Accounts Payable or general accounting function


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced skills in Excel for data analysis and reporting


• Experience with AP automation, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and travel & expense (T&E) management software (i.e., Coupa, NetSuite, and/or Concur)


• Strong understanding of AP internal controls, including segregation of duties and proper vendor master data security


• Exceptional attention to detail and data entry skills


• Strong verbal and written communication; excellent time management and organizational skills


• High degree of discretion, integrity, and professionalism when handling sensitive financial information

Compensation

• $31.00 - 33.00 per hour + Bonus


• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependents


• Employer 401K match


• Vacation, Summer Half-Day Fridays and a generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leaves


• Warriors home tickets, team store discount and more!

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Golden State is an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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