Accounts Payable Accountant

Direct message the job poster from Apex Systems Client: Sister Company to Fortune 100 Company Title: Account Payable Accountant Contract Duration: 7 Months + potential to extend Years of Experience Required: 2+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience + Workday experience Job Description/Must Haves: The Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant will support day-to-day AP operations and assist in managing T&E processes, including external reimbursements and travel-related accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented, comfortable with ambiguity, and capable of effectively communicating with a broad range of stakeholders. This role involves collaborating closely with various departments to ensure accurate and timely processing of transactions, compliance with company policies, and efficient financial operations. Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable: Process vendor invoices, manage payments, etc. Ensure proper coding of invoices and handle PO matching. T&E Management: Oversee employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company travel policies. Audit and process travel and entertainment expenses in a timely manner. External Reimbursements: Manage external reimbursements, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to company and legal requirements. Travel Accounting: Monitor and reconcile travel-related questions, working closely with the travel management team to ensure accurate reporting. Vendor Management: Maintain relationships with vendors, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely payments. Expense Audits: Conduct regular audits of expenses to ensure compliance with corporate policies and address any issues with stakeholders. Process Improvements: Identify areas for improvement within AP, T&E, and reimbursement processes, and work on optimizing workflows for increased efficiency. Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the accounting operations team, finance, and other department heads to streamline operations. Compliance: Ensure all AP and T&E operations adhere to relevant financial laws, regulations, and company policies. Communication: Effectively communicate financial and process-related information to a broad range of audiences, including senior leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting. Experience with T&E processes and managing corporate travel expenses. Familiarity with Financial ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Ramp, Navan). Experience in external reimbursements and vendor payments.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (Workday), Excel, and expense management tools. Skills:

Strong attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple streams of accounting operations efficiently. Effective communication skills with a broad audience, including vendors, team members, and leadership. Comfortable with ambiguity and able to navigate uncertain situations with professionalism. Problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a large corporate environment or with complex AP/T&E processes. Familiarity with process improvement initiatives and optimization of accounting workflows. Preferred Knowledge: Workday, Google Drive applications, Slack, and Excel. Knowledge of tax compliance related to T&E expenses. Seniority level Associate Employment type Contract Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Technology, Information and Media #J-18808-Ljbffr