We’re looking for a motivated, deadline-driven Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance team. As Accounts Payable Specialist, you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in business operations by owning the full cycle of AP, ensuring accurate and timely recording of expenses and payments to vendors.

What you'll do:

• Process, code and maintain approval support for all invoices received
• Collaborate with Procurement team on procure to pay process
• Ensure completeness over invoices received, manage AP inbox
• Prepare supporting documentation and process ACH and wire payments
• Independently research and resolve accounts payable related issues and discrepancies
• Manage 1099 process, maintain vendor relationships, and answer any inquiries as needed
• Build and maintain various AP reports; assist with operating expense variance analysis
• Collaborate with tax team to assist in sales and use tax calculations
• Prepare journals and perform various support schedules and reconciliations in support of the month-end close process
• Assist with special projects, as needed

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• At least 3-5 years accounting or relevant experience
• Ability to define problems and resolve them quickly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Proven ability to successfully meet deadlines
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, etc.
• NetSuite, Accrualify, or Atlassian/Jira experience is a plus
• Knowledge of brokerage and trading technology vendors and expenses, a plus

Who we are:
Optiver is a proprietary trading firm and leading global market maker. As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 50+ exchanges across the globe. Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates.