Execute processing of vendor payments timely in line with company/vendor policies and agreements. Anticipate questions/concerns, provide innovative solutions to challenges. Execute higher risk or complex vendor payments, support external tax related vendor filings. Assist in initiating payment run requests. Train and develop junior level staff.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare month end JEs required for end of month accruals, reclasses and other expenditure related adjustments as needed
Process complex vendor payments as needed which include honoraria, FX translation/tax payments, complex coding bills (corporate travel vendor etc.).
Coordinate with business units and SGA leadership to ensure invoices are correctly coded and approved and paid within terms
Ensure vendor profiles include all relevant information (tax info, payment details and verification forms)
Support identifying weekly invoices for payment
Prepare account reconciliations for credit card payable accounts and accruals for multiple business units on a monthly basis
Review P&L accounts to identify any expenses for reclass if applicable as part of month end close procedures
Assist with providing vendor spend analysis for SGA departments as needed
Assist Manager and support businesses as needed, initiate 1099 and other tax filings, assist to train and onboard new employees, assist with preparing SOP documentation for AP processes
Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual budget forecasting cycles and perform analytical reviews of vendor spend across business units
Set up new vendors as needed; follow up with vendors on invoice discrepancies as needed
Prepare standard audit support for AP/expense testing as needed.
Perform search for unrecorded AP at year end to ensure year end accruals are sufficient to mitigate risk of financial misstatement ahead of year end audit
Review tax treatment of invoices processed by the team
Knowledgeable on the rules and application of VAT
Provide invoice support to GL team compiling monthly or quarterly VAT returns
Assist with strategic initiatives of the business as needed (system implementations, integrations etc.)
Process employee expense reports for reimbursement and ensure compliance with the company travel policy
Key Competencies
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong MS Office literacy e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Good time management and organizational skills
Proven critical thinking, analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skills
Ability to process and analyze large volumes of qualitative and quantitative information
Ability to identify efficiencies or process improvements to support business objectives/ team development
Attention to detail and ability to deliver high quality work
Education/qualifications required
Bachelor s degree (or equivalent) with a minimum concentration Accounting or Finance
4+ years relevant experience
Additional Skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, and an ability to build credibility with external and internal stakeholders
Self-starting attitude with a strong desire to learn and grow rapidly
Willingness to extend yourself and assist/mentor other more junior team members. Ability to function well in team oriented environment
Computerized Ledger System experience (Infor or other ERP based System) an asset
Experience with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) automation tools for AP a plus
Possesses ethics and integrity when dealing with confidential and sensitive information