Job description
Why you’ll LOVE Sagent:
You could work anywhere. We know you are talented and looking for something inspiring and impactful. A place where you will make a difference and have a great time doing it!
By choosing Sagent, you can be part of our mission to make loans and homeownership simpler and safer for all consumers.
Sagent powers servicers and consumers. You power Sagent!
About the Opportunity: Sagent, an innovative technology company in the housing and lending space, is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist. In this position, you will be a key contributor to our Accounting and Finance team, responsible for the Accounts Payable function, ensuring the integrity of financial transactions. We are seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Specialist who is detail-oriented, organized and has excellent problem-solving skills. This role requires a candidate with strong organizational skills, detail theoretical knowledge base, specific functional expertise, and the ability to provide guidance to a growing Accounts Payable function within Sagent.
Your day-to-day at Sagent:
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, approval workflows, and adherence to company policies
- Review and monitor Sagent’s Accounts Payables mailboxes to ensure all transactions are captured on our P2P platform and respond to inquiries within 48 hours.
- Learn and become a subject matter expert on our P2P platform (Yooz).
- Maintain organized and accurate accounts payable records, reconcile statements, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
- Complete weekly cash forecast report and accounts payable aging report.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Procurement, and Operations, to streamline processes and communication
- Assist with monthly KPI’s to identify areas for improvement
- Stay updated on industry best practices and trends in accounts payable to continuously improve processes
- Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, resolve payment discrepancies, and address inquiries, foster positive partnerships
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies, including but not limited to maintenance of W-9s, and preparation of 1099s
We would love to hear from you if you have:
Bachelors Degree in a relevant discipline preferred, or experience in Lieu of Degree
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable function.
Full understanding of how Accounts Payable impacts the balance sheet, account reconciliations and the Financial Statements
Strong accounting and finance knowledge and experience (month/year-end close, general ledger, financial systems, financial reporting, consolidations, cash flow modeling, reconciliations, AR, AP, etc.)
Application of theoretical knowledge to achieve accounting goals through individual and team contributions.
Ability to provide guidance to others as a project manager or lead, demonstrating technical expertise.
Proficiency using the P2P (Yooz) platform
Expert level Microsoft Excel skills
Perks!
As a Sagent Associate, you will be eligible to participate in our benefit programs beginning on Day #1! We offer a comprehensive package including Remote/Hybrid workplace options, Health Benefits, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, Family Planning Services, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Family Leave, 401(k) Matching, Pet Insurance, LinkedIn Learning, Virtual Social Experiences, Career Pathing, Focus Time Fridays and much, much more!
Why Sagent?
Sagent is transforming the mortgage servicing industry by bringing the modern experience customers now expect from loan originations to loan servicing. Our platform lets customers manage their home-owing lives from anywhere while giving servicers lower costs, scale compliance and higher servicing values through full market cycles.
Sagent is a joint venture that combines Fiserv Inc.’s decades of market-leading fintech expertise with Warburg Pincus’ skill in growing technology companies. We hire innovators and doers to disrupt the last and most complex frontier of lending and housing. We’re growing fast and need you to help shape our future.
Sagent is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
