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Anaheim, California · USA job

Accounts Payable Specialist

Ares Management

Anaheim, California

Job description

Overview

In this role you will support the global accounts payable function to process payments, manage vendors, and resolve issues, while leading process-improvement efforts. You will work across multiple stakeholder groups in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, turning concepts into concrete actions with accuracy and efficiency. You will collaborate with IT, finance, and offshore teams to address system and process changes, ensuring SOX-compliant controls and timely reporting. This position offers an opportunity to influence efficiency and controls in a growing organization and contribute to a high-performance, customer-service oriented culture.

Compensation / Benefits
  • Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
  • Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution
  • Life Insurance and Disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness programs
Responsibilities
  • Execute payment activities within SLAs and controls, validating data and resolving discrepancies
  • Support vendor onboarding and maintenance in Coupa and Oracle Fusion, including vendor inquiries
  • Own AP issues end-to-end by collaborating with vendors, internal stakeholders, and offshore teams
  • Ensure SOX compliance through maker-checker controls and fraud prevention validations
  • Serve as primary escalation contact for complex or time-sensitive AP issues
  • Collaborate with IT/Financial Applications to monitor and resolve AP system errors and integration issues
  • Perform system and period-end close activities and timely AP close reporting
  • Investigate reconciling items and coordinate with stakeholders for timely resolution
  • Identify and drive process-improvement initiatives and maintain up-to-date documentation
  • Meet SLA and accuracy targets across assigned activities
  • Support ad-hoc projects and initiatives as directed by department manager
Key requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in business or accounting background (preferred)
  • 3-5 years of experience in finance or accounting in a global organization
  • Experience in financial services is preferred
  • Global, matrixed environment with offshore or shared service experience preferred
  • Proven ability to work in high-volume, fast-paced settings with competing priorities
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with broad impact awareness
  • Experience with ERP packages (SAP, Oracle Fusion, PeopleSoft)
  • Experience on projects implementing new technology or enterprise-grade process change
  • Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence across levels
  • Self-starter who can work independently; detail-oriented with high accuracy
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
  • strong communication
  • problem-solving
  • self-motivation
  • Coupa
  • Oracle Fusion
  • SAP

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