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POSITION OVERVIEW:

This role will report to the Global Manager of Accounts Payable, assisting in the building and implementation of a global accounts payable department. The candidate will be responsible for the daily processing of purchase orders and non-purchase order-based invoices. This opportunity will require a self-starter who has strong problem-solving skills, can readily learn processes while analyzing ways to do them better, and can contribute individually or as part of a team in an ever-changing and growing environment.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• 3+ years experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field of study is desirable
• 1-2 years of accounts payable experience, global exposure is desirable
• A basic understanding of accounting, GL coding, and intercompany concepts
• Prior work and/or knowledge of foreign currency and exchange rates is desirable but not essential
• Working knowledge of varying payment processes is desirable but not essential
• Demonstrated ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment of high growth and continual change where job duties, tasks and requests will evolve
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and see through processes to find the best and most efficient way to operate
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills through phone and email in a professional environment with both internal and external customers.

• Process daily AP invoices, matching them to PO detail coding, attaching required backup, and securing required internal approvals, when no PO is present
• Assess invoice documentation for proper determination and allocation of prepaid expense, specific project, department, location, subsidiary coding, etc
• Maintain accurate AP records and files to ensure compliance with IRS regulations
• Monitor, research, and resolve AP vendor aging issues
• Assist with audit inquiries and invoice collection
• Validate and process annual 1099 and 1042 files
• Schedule payments through ACH, Wire and check and secure required approvals
• Maintain accurate bank wire templates
• Ensure all internal/external vendor inquiries are handled timely
• Assist the accounting team in completing the month-end close
• Act as a liaison between vendors and internal departments to facilitate timely payments and ensure an accurate AP aging
• Assist the Manager of Accounts Payable in setting up best practices and policy and procedure guidelines