What you will be doing:
As a key member of the Accounts Payable team, the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers, and ensures company-wide compliance of financial controls. They will serve as point of contact for both vendors and internal customers and assist others in the group with problem solving. This role is responsible for ensuring invoices are accurately processed and paid in a timely manner. The position requires a highly conscientious, self-starter who wants exposure to a fast-paced global business.
What we hope you will bring to this role:
- Processing invoices and payment requests, including, but not limited to, system generated invoices, uploaded invoices, check requests and EDI invoices.
- Build strong partnerships with our vendors, analyzing their statements and proactively troubleshooting issues.
- Research and solution various issues related to invoice/purchase orders. Manage exception queues to help expedite processing.
- Manage monthly invoice uploads into Workday and ensure files are complete and accurate.
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports related to Accounts Payable.
- Ensure that all invoice and payment requests comply with company policies and procedures and meet our internal control requirements.
- Be proactive in identifying areas of opportunity. Make recommendations to management regarding improving customer service, streamlining processes and training needs.
- Serve as lead and subject matter expert for members of the department to troubleshoot issues and recommend solutions.
- Collaborate with internal teams from Procurement, Accounting and Operations to drive resolution on disputed invoices.
- Review debit balances on vendor accounts and take appropriate action.
- Provide back-up and support for others in the department as necessary.
- Special projects as requested by the Manager and/or Director.
- Assist in the implementation of new systems or processes with detailed testing.
- Provide exceptional customer service to our internal customers.
- Able to work with minimal supervision, but, when necessary, consult with the Accounts Payable Manager and/or Director of Accounts Payable for directions and/or clarity. Accountable for timeliness, accuracy and customer service on a regular basis.
- Works closely with, but not limited to finance, internal audit, procurement, cost center owners, field operations and suppliers ensuring their needs are being met in a professional and timely manner.
- Preferred Bachelor's Degree Accounting, finance or related field.
- Required (3) 3-5 years finance experience.
- Preferred (3) 3-5 years' experience of accounts payable experience with a multi-site, mid to large sized company.
Contact us: If you have technical issues with your application, please contact us at bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com or 855-877-6866.
Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO – English and EEO – Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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