Trainee

Responsible for processing AP disbursements for TIAA and affiliates utilizing the PeopleSoft system as it relates to the role of the Accounts Payable administration. Ensure that all suppliers are paid in a timely and accurate manner. Resolve issues and problems relating to invoices. Communicate with and educate company personnel and suppliers as to TIAAs Purchasing and Accounts Payable policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Coordinates accounts payable activities including processing of invoices vendor setups proper filing and storage of records. Ensure all activities are completed in a timely manner.

• Responsible for managing their own daily workload prioritizing tasks ensuring SLAs are met improving customer partnerships and training business partners.

• Work with the suppliers and departments on solving payment disputes ensuring payments that should not be made are not and those that should are done so as quickly as possible. Ensure a dialogue continues on all problem invoices. Educate TIAA staff on policies procedures and financial system operation as it relates to Purchasing and Accounts Payable.

• Work on month end accruals and communicate with BFOs partners.

• Have an adequate understanding of other applications within the PeopleSoft Financial system such as purchasing and general ledger.

• Educate suppliers on TIAAs purchasing and payment policies. Maintain adequate written communication relating to problems. This includes both written correspondence to our suppliers and/or departments as well as adequate notations on internal paperwork.

• This position will networks with colleagues on a regular basis to resolve issues gain required information and influence outcomes for the group. Individual will partner with colleagues management customers and external contacts as needed.

Educational Requirements

• Vocational and/or Technical Education Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 Years Required; 5 Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
4IC

Company Overview

TIAA Global Capabilities was established in 2016 with a mission to tap into a vast pool of talent reduce risk by insourcing key platforms and processes as well as contribute to innovation with a focus on enhancing our technology stack. TIAA Global Capabilities is focused on building a scalable and sustainable organization with a focus on technology operations and expanding into the shared services business space.

Working closely with our U.S. colleagues and other partners our goal is to reduce risk improve the efficiency of our technology and processes and develop innovative ideas to increase throughput and productivity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age race color national origin sex religion veteran status disability sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected status.

Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA were on a mission to build on our 100 year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrows challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People Be Client Obsessed Lead with Integrity Own It and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveens entrepreneurial spirit where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathwaysbecause when our people succeed our impact on clients lives grows stronger.

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