Accounts Payable Specialist

NBCUniversal; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment company is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support financial operations for the FIFA World Cup 2026. This hybrid contractor position requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail, along with proficiency in SAP or Oracle. The specialist will ensure timely vendor payments, handle expense verification, and maintain records of transactions. Candidates must have at least one year of accounting experience and excellent communication skills in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting.
• Familiarity with financial systems such as SAP or Oracle is preferred.
• Experience in event finance or media production environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Review and validate expense submissions and supporting documentation.
• Maintain organized records of all AP transactions in line with policies.
• Assist in reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.
• Liaise with vendors and internal teams to address payment inquiries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills in English

Communication skills in Spanish

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. We create world‑class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad‑supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world‑renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company (‘Versant’) comprised of most of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well‑capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure‑play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin‑off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

NBCUniversal is seeking a highly organized and dependable Accounts Payable Specialist to support the financial operations for the FIFA World Cup 2026, as well as ongoing day‑to‑day activities. This contractor position is pivotal during a high‑volume, fast‑paced event period. The selected candidate will receive training from the current AP Specialist, collaborate closely with the Financial Analyst, and report directly to the Finance Director.

This is a project/limited term position, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices: Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors.
• Expense verification: Review and validate expense submissions and supporting documentation.
• Recordkeeping: Maintain organized and compliant records of all AP transactions in line with company policies.
• Account reconciliation: Assist in reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.
• Vendor and team coordination: Address payment inquiries by liaising with vendors and internal teams.
• Financial close support: Contribute to month‑end and event‑end financial close processes.
• Reporting collaboration: Work with the Financial Analyst on financial reporting and tracking.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal controls and audit requirements.
• Vendor setup: Set up vendors in the APEX system and provide support for vendor‑related issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting.
• Familiarity with financial systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Experience in event finance or media production environments is a plus.

Additional Requirements

• (NBCU Jobs) Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in‑office requirements at any time.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in‑person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].