Accounts Payable Assistant

WWE; Connecticut; On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WWE is seeking an Accounts Payable Travel Assistant in Connecticut to manage travel-related invoices and vendor payments. You will collaborate with Travel and Finance teams to ensure accurate processing and strong controls while driving automation improvements.

The role requires 1–3 years of AP or travel admin experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Competitive hourly pay and benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years hands-on AP or travel admin experience.
• Detail-oriented with organized, process-driven approach.
• Proficient in Excel and financial systems/automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Process travel-related invoices from receipt to payment.
• Code invoices and route for approvals.
• Verify invoices against POs, receipts, and approvals.
• Reconcile vendor accounts regularly.
• Monitor payment schedules and ensure timely payment.
• Maintain audit-ready records and documentation.
• Act as contact for travel vendors and billing inquiries.
• Support month-end close tasks and accruals.
• Collaborate with WWE Travel Department for audits.
• Assist with AI-powered invoice automation improvements.

Skills

Accounts payable

Travel administration

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Job description

Who We Are:

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Travel Assistant is a hands‑on operational role responsible for keeping TKO’s travel‑related payables running smoothly and accurately. This position owns the day‑to‑day processing of invoices and vendor payments, partners closely with the Travel and Finance teams to maintain tight controls and plays an active role in driving process improvements through automation.

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end processing of travel‑related invoices — including hotel commissions, airline invoices, and travel agency billing — from receipt through payment.
• Code and route invoices accurately, ensuring proper allocation and timely approvals.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders, receipts, and approvals; resolve discrepancies before they impact payment cycles.
• Reconcile vendor accounts on a regular cadence and escalated aged or unresolved items promptly.
• Monitor vendor payment schedules to ensure all invoices are settled on time and in accordance with agreed terms.
• Maintain audit‑ready financial records and documentation in line with compliance standards.
• Act as the operational point of contact for travel vendors, handling payment inquiries and billing disputes efficiently.
• Execute month‑end close tasks, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting, to meet finance deadlines.
• Partner with the WWE Travel Department to support audits and spend analysis on travel‑related costs.
• Operate and help optimize AI‑powered invoice automation tools, identifying manual bottlenecks and recommending process improvements.

Required Skills

• 1–3 years of hands‑on experience in accounts payable, travel administration, or a related accounting operations role.
• Strong attention to detail with a process‑oriented, organized approach to high‑volume work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; comfort working with financial systems and automation tools.
• Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job‑related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short‑and long‑term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Rate Minimum:

$22.50 hourly (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum wage thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum:

$30.00 hourly

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