Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Company: Accuray Incorporated
Location: Madison
Posted on: May 10, 2025

Job Description:

Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer.At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day - helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer - helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world.Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makestreatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.Job DescriptionHybrid out of Madison, WISUMMARYAs a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be part of a team responsible for the processing of high-volume accounts payable activities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in the process. You will maintain positive supplier relations, resolve differences, and support internal and external audits. This position involves supporting month-end close activities, tackling workflow issues, and maintaining critical supplier accounts.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and process supplier invoices/credit memos, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with policies.
• Monitor the accounts payable workflow from invoice receipt to payment, including matching invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents.
• Assist the AP Manager and General Ledger Accounting Team with month end close activities such as accruals, account reconciliations and preparation of audit document supports
• Reconcile the Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) clearing account. Resolve discrepancies by working closely with suppliers, internal departments, and other stakeholders.
• Research, analyze and resolve complex payment and supplier account issues
• Provide customer service and support for both internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to annual audit processes
• Perform accounts payable-related projects and other ad-hoc requests as assigned by the Accounts Payable ManagerREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSPreferred or Desired
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
  • SAP S4 Hana experience + SOX experience a big plusRequired
    • 3 - 5 years of experience in accounts payable
    • Strong understanding of the General Ledger system and Accounts Payable processing
    • Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, especially Excel.
    • Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
    • Must be a team player with a strong sense of ownership for assigned areas/tasks
    • Rigorous and detail-oriented personality, ability to work with tight deadlinesTo qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.EEO StatementAt Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top - and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin - including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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