Stagwell empowers talented passionate and creative leaders with a vision to deliver breakthrough ideas on behalf of the worlds most ambitious clients.
We believe that the differences among us fuel innovation and drive us to achieve extraordinary results. We take great pride in a work force with rich diversity of age race ethnicity gender nationality sexual orientation ability and background. As a network we seek out a skilled and dynamic talent pipeline invest in programs that help develop diverse talent for the future benefit of our industry and strive to build an inclusive environment where all employees can bring their full selves to work.
Creating a collaborative environment at our state-of-the-art campuses where we can bring people together at the office to inspire and innovate is central to our culture-moving creative edge. We believe that by being together we can transform marketing.
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Shared Service Center. This role is responsible for overseeing the processing of the companys financial obligations. This includes ensuring accurate and timely payment of invoices maintaining vendor relationships and managing all activities associated with the accounts payable cycle. The AP Specialist works closely with other departments management and external vendors to maintain smooth operations.
Responsibilities
1. Invoice Processing
o Review and verify invoices for accuracy completeness and compliance with company policies. o Ensure proper approval and coding of invoices to the correct accounts. o Input invoices into the accounts payable system for timely processing. o Reconcile discrepancies or issues with vendors and internal departments.
2. Payments Processing
o Ensure timely processing of payments to vendors via checks electronic transfers or other payment methods. o Coordinate payment schedules to meet vendor terms and avoid late fees. o Prepare payment runs and confirm payments are executed according to company guidelines.
3. Vendor Relations
o Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors to resolve payment issues discrepancies or concerns. o Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and discrepancies in a professional and timely manner. o Ensure all vendor contact information is up to date in the system.
4. Record Maintenance
O To Maintain accurate and organized accounts payable records for audit and tax purposes. o Ensure proper filing of invoices payment records and other documentation. o Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes by providing necessary documentation and reports.
5. Reconciliation
o To Reconcile accounts payable statements and resolve discrepancies between the companys records and vendor statements. o Assist in preparation for periodic audits by providing necessary documentation.
6. Compliance & Reporting
o Ensure adherence to company policies accounting standards and legal regulations in the processing of payments and financial records. o Prepare reports on accounts payable activity as requested by management or other departments. o Assist with tax-related matters including maintaining records of 1099 vendors and reporting.
7. Process Improvement
o To identify opportunities to streamline and improve the accounts payable process. o To implement and maintain best practices for the efficient handling of accounts payable.
Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year of experience in accounts payable preferably in a shared service environment.
Familiarity with SOX and other compliance standards.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a challenging environment manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Required Experience:
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About UsStagwell empowers talented passionate and creative leaders with a vision to deliver breakthrough ideas on behalf of the worlds most ambitious clients.We believe that the differences among us fuel innovation and drive us to achieve extraordinary results. We take great pride in a work force wi...
About Us
Stagwell empowers talented passionate and creative leaders with a vision to deliver breakthrough ideas on behalf of the worlds most ambitious clients.
We believe that the differences among us fuel innovation and drive us to achieve extraordinary results. We take great pride in a work force with rich diversity of age race ethnicity gender nationality sexual orientation ability and background. As a network we seek out a skilled and dynamic talent pipeline invest in programs that help develop diverse talent for the future benefit of our industry and strive to build an inclusive environment where all employees can bring their full selves to work.
Creating a collaborative environment at our state-of-the-art campuses where we can bring people together at the office to inspire and innovate is central to our culture-moving creative edge. We believe that by being together we can transform marketing.
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Shared Service Center. This role is responsible for overseeing the processing of the companys financial obligations. This includes ensuring accurate and timely payment of invoices maintaining vendor relationships and managing all activities associated with the accounts payable cycle. The AP Specialist works closely with other departments management and external vendors to maintain smooth operations.
Responsibilities
1. Invoice Processing
o Review and verify invoices for accuracy completeness and compliance with company policies. o Ensure proper approval and coding of invoices to the correct accounts. o Input invoices into the accounts payable system for timely processing. o Reconcile discrepancies or issues with vendors and internal departments.
2. Payments Processing
o Ensure timely processing of payments to vendors via checks electronic transfers or other payment methods. o Coordinate payment schedules to meet vendor terms and avoid late fees. o Prepare payment runs and confirm payments are executed according to company guidelines.
3. Vendor Relations
o Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors to resolve payment issues discrepancies or concerns. o Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and discrepancies in a professional and timely manner. o Ensure all vendor contact information is up to date in the system.
4. Record Maintenance
O To Maintain accurate and organized accounts payable records for audit and tax purposes. o Ensure proper filing of invoices payment records and other documentation. o Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes by providing necessary documentation and reports.
5. Reconciliation
o To Reconcile accounts payable statements and resolve discrepancies between the companys records and vendor statements. o Assist in preparation for periodic audits by providing necessary documentation.
6. Compliance & Reporting
o Ensure adherence to company policies accounting standards and legal regulations in the processing of payments and financial records. o Prepare reports on accounts payable activity as requested by management or other departments. o Assist with tax-related matters including maintaining records of 1099 vendors and reporting.
7. Process Improvement
o To identify opportunities to streamline and improve the accounts payable process. o To implement and maintain best practices for the efficient handling of accounts payable.
Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year of experience in accounts payable preferably in a shared service environment.
Familiarity with SOX and other compliance standards.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a challenging environment manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.