Specialist - AR & AP

Role Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) Associate to join our growing Accounting team. This role will take manage day to day aspects or accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice processing, cash application, AR and AP customer support, and expense report management, and ensuring adherence to internal controls. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting the organization's accounting functions, including maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely payments to vendors, and proactively resolving invoicing or payment issues through clear communication with internal teams and external partners. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable & Expense Report Management Process and review vendor invoices for accuracy, appropriate documentation, and proper approvals prior to processing. Maintain organized invoice records, ensuring audit readiness. Research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies, proactively communicating with vendors and internal stakeholders as needed. Process employee expense reports and reimbursements, ensuring compliance with company policies and timelines. Assist with month-end closing tasks related to AP and expense reports. Reconcile the AP sub-ledger to the general ledger; maintain account reconciliations. Collaborate closely with the Procurement team to ensure accurate and timely processing of purchase orders, vendor set-up, and invoice matching. Accounts Receivable Management Manage high-volume cash applications, investigating variances, unapplied cash, and payment discrepancies. Perform regular reconciliations and ensure alignment between Workday and bank/payment systems. Monitor and maintain clean AR aging; partner with internal stakeholders to support collections. Serve as the first point of contact for customer inquiries related to producer invoices, payments, and account setup. Internal Controls & Process Improvements Help refine and document