About this role
The Accounts Payable Strategist leads ChemPoint’s Accounts Payable (AP) processes to improve accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. The role provides analytical insight, oversees AP systems and controls, and drives continuous improvement through automation and workflow modernization.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and review monthly AP-related General Ledger account reconciliations, accruals, and transactions
- Analyze AP performance metrics to identify trends and root causes
- Modernize AP processes through automation, efficiency, and scalability
- Serve as functional SME for AP system tools and lead system enhancement efforts with IT and vendors
- Prepare audit documentation and lead AP process walkthroughs
Technical Overview
This role focuses on AP process analytics and controls rather than software development. It includes functional subject-matter expertise for AP system tools and partnering with IT and vendors on system enhancements, integrations, and training documentation.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Accounts Payable (AP) or Accounts Receivable (AR) experience with strong General Ledger reconciliation skills and a working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls. They can drive process modernization using data-driven analysis, support AP automation/ERP module implementations, and partner cross-functionally as the AP subject-matter expert.
Must-Have Skills
5+ years accounts payable or receivable experienceStrong understanding of Accounts Payable operationsStrong understanding of internal controlsStrong understanding of related accounting principles (GAAP)High proficiency with Excel
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience leading or supporting financial system implementationsExperience with AP automation toolsExperience with ERP modulesExperience with workflow solutionsExperience with vendor portalsAP trends and technology capabilities awarenessRegulatory change awareness
Tools & Platforms
ExcelGeneral Ledger (GL)Accounts Payable (AP) systems/toolsEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) modulesworkflow solutionsvendor portals
Required Skills
Accounts Payable (AP) operationsGeneral Ledger account reconciliationsaccrualsinternal controlsGAAPpayment workflowsworking capital optimizationfinancial complianceAP performance metricsroot cause analysisdata-driven decisionmakingprocess modernizationautomationscalabilityfunctional SMEaudit documentationExcel
Hard Skills
Accounts Payable (AP) operationsAccounts Payable (AP) controlsGeneral Ledger account reconciliationsAccrualsTransaction processingRoot cause analysisData-driven decisionmakingPayment workflowsWorking capital optimizationFinancial complianceProcess mappingAP process standardization across departmentsAudit documentation preparationAP walkthroughsExcelAP system tools administrationEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) modulesWorkflow solutionsVendor portalsJournal entries (implied via AP and General Ledger transactions)
Soft Skills
Strategic problem-solvingCross-functional partnershipAnalytical thinkingAbility to translate insights into actionable improvementsContinuous improvement mindsetAttention to accuracyAbility to lead process innovationStakeholder management
Keywords for Your Resume
Accounts Payable StrategistAccounts Payable (AP)AP processesGeneral Ledger account reconciliationsaccrualsinternal controlsGAAPpayment workflowsworking capitalfinancial complianceroot causedata-driven decisionmakingAP performance metricsprocess modernizationautomationscalabilityfunctional SMEaudit documentationAP walkthroughsExcelAP automation toolsEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) modulesworkflow solutionsvendor portalstraining documentationprocess trainingroot cause analysis
Deal Breakers
Must have 5+ years accounts payable or receivable experience, Must demonstrate strong understanding of Accounts Payable operations, internal controls, and GAAP, Must be highly proficient in Excel
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