Accounts Payable Associate

Company: Diligent
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Description

The Company

Diligent is the pioneer in modern governance. We empower leaders to turn governance into a competitive advantage through unparalleled insight and highly secure, integrated SaaS applications, helping organizations thrive and endure in today's complex, global landscape. The largest global network of corporate directors and executives, Diligent is relied on by more than 16,000 organizations and 650,000 leaders in over 90 countries. With award-winning customer service, Diligent serves more than 50% of the Fortune 1000, 70% of the FTSE 100, and 65% of the ASX. Our passionate, smart, and creative group of more than 1,000 employees support customers around the globe from offices in New York, London, Washington, DC, Amsterdam, Sydney, Christchurch, and Charlotte, NC.

Position Overview
As an Accounts Payable (AP) Associate you will be responsible for many aspects of the accounts payable cycle ranging from invoice entry, vendor maintenance, recording bank transactions, and supporting vendor inquiries. We are looking for a self-starter who has excellent attention to detail and enjoys working in a challenging and fast-paced environment to support our continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the AP mailbox.
• Perform invoice data entry into the AP system.
• Set up new vendors and manage vendor changes.
• Maintain accurate bank information.
• Responsible for weekly selection and payment of invoices for both foreign and domestic entities.
• Ensure all internal/external vendor and invoice inquiries are handled timely.
• Assist the accounting team in completing the month-end close.
• Act as a liaison between vendors and internal departments to facilitate timely payments and ensure an accurate AP aging.
• Generate ideas to enhance current systems and processes, using prior knowledge to build on current processes.
• Perform ad-hoc projects as assigned.
  
  Required Experience/Skills:
  
  • 0 -2 years of accounts payable experience.
    • A basic understanding of accounting and general ledger coding.
    • Prior work and/or knowledge of foreign currency and exchange rates recommended.
    • Knowledge of payment processes, including wires, ACH, direct debit, and check payments preferred.
    • Knowledge of Oracle NetSuite or similar ERP preferred.
    • Demonstrated ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment of high growth and continual change where job duties, tasks and requests will evolve.
      • Demonstrated ability to multitask and see through processes to find the best and most efficient way to operate.
      • Keen attention to detail.
      • Ability to take on and complete projects accurately and on-time.
      • Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines
      • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
      • German language preferred, but not required
        
        Physical Requirements
        
        • Ability to type and/or manage laptop or personal computer keyboard for the purpose of internal and external electronic communication.
        • Ability to see and hear and communicate verbally
          
          Mental Requirements
          
          • Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information
          • Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions
          • Ability to make decisions which have moderate to significant impact on the immediate team and division and stakeholders/colleagues and be able to monitor that impact
            
            FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
            
            Diligent offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match, health club reimbursement and much more.
            
            We are a drug free workplace, and an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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