Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

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Klaviyo is currently seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist that will oversee and help manage our accounts payable processes ensuring that all financial transactions are executed and recorded accurately in a timely manner. This role involves leading the accounts payable team, optimizing account payable processes, and providing financial, administrative, and clerical support to the organization.
How you will make a difference:
Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist will support the Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense teams within the Procure-to-Pay organization by:

• Help lead and supervise the accounts payable team providing training, guidance, and support to team members.
• Manage the entire cycle of accounts payable, including verifying invoices, processing payments, performing account reconciliations, and vendor management.
• Driving continuous improvement efforts by implementing process improvements, technology driven solutions, and automation.
• Ensuring all records are accurate and working with the accounting team to standardize accounting practices.
• Participating in the review of month-end close activities, financial audit preparation, and conducting monthly reconciliations of accounts payable ledgers.
• Manage cash balances by monitoring invoices and payment obligations/due dates.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve purchase order processes and expense management.
• Prepare analytical reports related to accounts payable for the finance department and senior management.
• Assist with the preparation for audits by providing information and answers to auditors.
• Assist with year-end audit and regulatory efforts including financial statement audit requests, and 1099 Reporting.
• Helping resolve problems and discrepancies, responding to vendor and internal inquiries.

Who you are:

• Advanced knowledge of accounting software and ERP systems (Coupa, Netsuite a +), as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advance Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and the ability to analyze financial data.
• Proven track record of improving accounts payable processes and systems.
• At least five years related experience required

The pay range for this role is listed below. Sales roles are also eligible for variable compensation and hourly non-exempt roles are eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable law. This role is eligible for benefits, including: medical, dental and vision coverage, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), flexible paid time off and company-paid holidays and a culture of learning that includes a learning allowance and access to a professional coaching service for all employees.
Base Pay Range For US Locations:
$71,200 - $106,800 USD
Get to Know Klaviyo
We're Klaviyo (pronounced clay-vee-oh). We empower creators to own their destiny by making first-party data accessible and actionable like never before. We see limitless potential for the technology we're developing to nurture personalized experiences in ecommerce and beyond. To reach our goals, we need our own crew of remarkable creators-ambitious and collaborative teammates who stay focused on our north star: delighting our customers. If you're ready to do the best work of your career, where you'll be welcomed as your whole self from day one and supported with generous benefits, we hope you'll join us.
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