A reputable entertainment company is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join its Finance & Accounting team. This role will report to the VP, Controller and will ensure timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintain accurate records and control reports. This role will also assist in general accounting activities and the period end close and provide administrative assistance to the Accounting Department. The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator, detail-oriented, and a team player.
Duties:
- Handle weekly payment runs via ACH, wire, and check
- Process invoices and check requests while ensuring proper GL coding, sufficiency of supporting documentation, and appropriate approvals have been obtained
- Process expense reports and review for alignment with company policies
- Manage the company's vendor master file, including vendor set up and maintenance
- Serve as main point of contact on all inbound requests related to Accounts Payable and Concur
- Upload Concur invoice and expense data to ensure accurate and timely posting of expenses into the general ledger
- Support the financial statement close process, including journal entry and data upload and providing appropriate detail level review and analysis
- Complete and file 1099s annually
- Build relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve problems that support the financial health of the business
- Identify and lead process improvements related to the AP area including ongoing system implementations and upgrades
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- 2+ years of practical Accounts Payable experience
- Strong working knowledge with enterprise-level accounting software and AP systems (e.g., Concur) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Outstanding interpersonal and commun ication skills to interact with external and internal partners in a knowledgeable and helpful manner
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Ability to exercise judgement in complex and new situations
Salary Range:
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We are an equal opportunity employer.
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