Accounts Payable Specialist

TransPerfect Inc; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect Translations International is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support accurate and timely processing of invoices in a fast-paced environment. You will enter invoices with precision, resolve payment issues with vendors and internal managers, and ensure timely payments while maintaining strong communication with internal teams.

This role requires attention to detail and basic understanding of a chart of accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 1 year of office experience.
• Great attention to detail is required.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills are essential.
• Experience with any accounting platform is preferred.
• Understanding of chart of accounts is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Data Entry – entering invoices without errors.
• Resolve payment issues and answer payment questions from vendors and internal managers.
• Issue payments to suppliers including recurring payments (lease/loan, utilities) and invoiced items.
• Code bills with regards to G/L accounts.
• Vendor/Company reconciliations and communication with internal departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong computer skills

High pressure work

Problem solving

Chart of accounts

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent + 1 year experience

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Who We Are:

TransPerfect is the world's largest provider of language services and technology solutions for global business. From offices in over 100 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. More than 5,000 global organizations employ TransPerfect's GlobalLink® technology to simplify management of multilingual content. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Data Entry – entering invoices without errors

• Resolve payment issues and answer payment questions from company vendors and internal business managers.

• Issue payments to suppliers

  • Lease/loan payments – recurring payments to be made in accordance with underlying documents.

  • Operations recurring payments – monthly payments for rent, phones, internet, and other services

  • Operations invoiced payments – irregular payments for invoiced items (non-linguistic vendors)

  • Employee Reimbursements

  • Government Agencies & Taxation Authorities

• Code bills with regards to G/L accounts

• Vendor/Company Reconciliations

• Maintain an open line of communication with other departments, TPT offices and vendor’s AR departments – enabling the accounts payable process to flow efficiently

• Process expense reports submitted via Concur

• Immediately report any service interruptions resulting from late or missing payments

• Track late payments including vendor, bill date, due date, check date, late fee, explanation, etc.

• Work as a team player within the accounting department and foster an environment of teamwork

• Scanning and uploading of documents to archives

• Notify vendors of payments

• Contact payees regarding payment issues

• Special projects as assigned by management

Who We Are Looking For:

• Great attention to detail

• Strong computer skills, Experience with any Accounting platform preferred

• Able to perform in high pressure situations

• Problem-solving abilities

• Understanding of chart of accounts

• Superior written and spoken communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 1 year of office experience.

Why TransPerfect:

For more than 25 years, we have honed a culture where all kinds of ideas are shared and new ventures are not only welcomed, but also encouraged. In this fast-paced environment, employees are intellectually stimulated so they can grow alongside the organization. From Intern to President, we believe that every single employee should have a voice and contribute to the amazing services we offer our clients.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, membership to child-care providers, and other TransPerks. You even get your birthday off because let's face it, we're stoked that you were born.

TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law

For more information on the TransPerfect Family of Companies, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com