Accounts Payable Clerk

Sony Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid time off including holidays

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Sony Corporation of America, headquartered in New York, NY, is seeking a temporary accounts payable clerk for a 3-6 month assignment. You will process invoices and expense reports, manage vendor payments, and maintain AP records with strong accuracy and efficiency.

The role requires 2-3 years in AP, advanced Excel, and familiarity with SAP and Concur. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential in a fast-paced environment with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, or related finance function.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, formulas, and reporting.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Experience with Concur expense management software preferred.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and accounts payable processes.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices and check requests accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review, research, and reconcile invoice discrepancies.
• Audit and process employee expense reports in compliance with company policies and timelines.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate accounts payable records.
• Manage vendor payments in an organized and timely manner.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate processing of invoices and expenses.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel (advanced)

Concur

SAP

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Concur

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth.

To learn more: www.sony.com/en.

Job Summary

THIS IS A 3-6 MONTH TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a skilled accounts payable clerk to be responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient and timely manner. The clerk will also be responsible for processing expense reports via Concur.

Job Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices and check requests accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review, research, and reconcile invoice discrepancies.
• Audit and process employee expense reports in compliance with company policies and established timelines.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate accounts payable records.
• Manage vendor payments in an organized and timely manner.
• Create, maintain, and update Excel spreadsheets and reports.
• Ensure invoice documentation and supporting records are accurately imaged and filed.
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements within the accounts payable function.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and information.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment-related issues professionally and promptly.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and expenses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, or a related finance function.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, formulas, and reporting.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Experience with Concur expense management software preferred.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and accounts payable processes.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer-service mindset.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents
• Long Term Care: A voluntary Long-Term Care (LTC) benefit with a life insurance component is offered during a separate new hire LTC enrollment window. This window occurs once a year for all new employees.
• Other Programs: Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules [when applicable]
• Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year's Day (based on business needs)
• A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)

The target annualized base salary range for this position is $55,000 to $62,000. The individual will be paid hourly and eligible for overtime. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Right to Work (English/Spanish)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish)

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, People Experience Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010.

Values

• Purpose: Fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology.
• Values Dreams & Curiosity: Pioneer the future with dreams and curiosity.
• Diversity: Pursue the creation of the very best by harnessing diversity and varying viewpoints.
• Integrity & Sincerity: Earn the trust for the Sony brand through ethical and responsible conduct.
• Sustainability: Fulfill our stakeholder responsibilities through disciplined business practices.