Senior Specialist, Accounts Payable - National Office; Remote

We are The Y, an association that values and is made stronger by its diverse people.

The Senior Specialist, Accounts Payable is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of invoices, payments, and expense activity. This role plays a key part in managing the organization’s electronic accounts payable workflow, with a strong emphasis on Concur Invoice and Expense. The analyst partners closely with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve issues, maintain documentation, and support month-end and year-end processes.

This position also contributes to continuous improvement of AP processes and system integrity.

YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) embraces a remote-first working environment which means most employees work remotely from a home office within the continental United States.

We offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, defined benefit plan (retirement savings), defined contribution plan (403(b) plan), life and disability insurances, technology stipend, and generous paid time off, all in a work from anywhere with the continental U.S. workplace.

A successful candidate will possess a majority of the following professional and personal attributes and competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field such as Business, or related disciplines required.
• 2-4 years of experience required
• Intermediate functional skills
• Some industry knowledge and experience
• Routine and advanced functional tasks
• Decision making authority within a defined scope
• Internal and external communication
• Moderate team influence
• Some supervision is required for tasks, leads self

• Manage the end-to-end electronic invoice workflow, including routing, approvals, exception handling, and system accuracy within Concur Invoice.
• Process vendor invoices and payment requests across multiple payment methods, including ACH/EFT, wire, and check payments.
• Administer employee expense reports and corporate card activity, ensuring compliance with travel and expense policies.
• Maintain complete and accurate AP documentation, including W-9 forms, approval records, open invoices, and audit support materials.
• Reconcile accounts payable aging and open invoice reports and support month-end close activities.
• Prepare and distribute routine AP reports, journal entries, and payment run documentation.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal departments and vendors, resolving inquiries and providing guidance on AP processes and systems.
• Support process improvements, training and system enhancements to strengthen AP workflow efficiency and controls.