Accounts Payable Specialist
- Employer
- The Washington Post
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Closing date
- Mar 12, 2021
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- Industry
- Media / Journalism / Advertising
- Function
- Finance
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
The Accounts Payable Specialist selected to join The Washington Post will ensure accurate and timely processing of payments and vendor setups in support of a diverse media and technology organization with growing global operations.
This visible position requires someone with curiosity, attention to detail, and critical thinking. The successful candidate will possess domestic and global banking knowledge with the ability to prioritize, plan, and problem solve along with other members of a high performing team.
Through collaboration with business owners across financial, sales, engineering, manufacturing, and distribution operations, the successful candidate must be flexible and adjust to new challenges arising from the aggressive growth strategy of The Washington Post.
This individual will be instrumental in ensuring that all setups and payments are validated and audited through their careful review and execution of tasks in their daily rotation of duties.
Responsibilities:
- Complete payments and controls expenses by reviewing, processing, and validating invoices against signature authority levels.
- Audit and reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports for daily balancing
- Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities and vendor payment terms
- Resolve purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies with business owners and vendors
- Process requests for cash advances and disburse petty cash by recording entry & verifying documentation
- Verify vendor accounts by reviewing invoices, related transactions and correcting discrepancies
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
- Validate and process AP payment card on vendor portals
- 1099 processing and maintenance
- Assist in month-end period closing and reporting
- Manage invoice uploads into Oracle and manually enter invoices as needed
- Prepare and process daily payment files for bank submission
- Vendor profile setup and maintenance
- Provide supporting documentation for audits
- Report system and process deficiencies to management and/or IT staff for resolution
- Assist with projects and other related duties as needed
Requirements:
- Bachelors or associates degree in accounting or a related field preferred.
- 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience - including vendor setup
- Oracle experience with diverse vendor setups, banking information, and upload experience
- Global banking experience working with multiple currencies and payment types a plus
- Strong problem-solving skills, to include accounting principles knowledge, documentation, research and resolution, data analysis and multi-tasking
- Thorough knowledge of accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate operational procedures
- Proficient in Excel and Word
- Must have strong work ethic, initiative and curiosity
- Must be detail oriented with a professional attitude and strong customer service skills
- Must be well organized and a self-starter possessing strong organizational and time management skills
- Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal stakeholders and vendors
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.
The innovation doesn't end in the Newsroom - dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator - how will you Impact Tomorrow?
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Company
Thank you for your interest in a career with The Washington Post. We invite you to review all of our open positions to find the one that's right for you. We look forward to receiving your resume!
Since it first began publication more than 130 years ago, The Washington Post has grown into one of the most storied and respected news organizations in the world. A subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, today's Post is the indispensable guide to Washington. In print, we enjoy the highest penetration of any major metropolitan newspaper in the United States. On the web, we have the third largest news website with 17 million unique visitors each month, and have recently launched a celebrated news app for the iPad. We serve Washington in all media, on any platform, including paid products, events, and tailored content.
More broadly, The Washington Post Company delivers quality products to today's students, readers and viewers. What unites our company is the immediacy of our products and services, created by teachers and tutors at Kaplan; reporters and editors at our media properties; and associates at Cable ONE.
Washington Post Media views its employees as its most valuable asset and provides a comprehensive benefits package to promote healthy and balanced lives at work and at home. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for training and career advancement and an outstanding, progressive benefits package including:
Health and dental benefits
Flexible healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
401(k) and company-funded cash balance plan
Life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Domestic partner benefits
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
- Website
- https://careers.washingtonpost.com/
- Location
-
1301 K Street, N.W.
Washington
DC
20036
US
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