Accounts Payable Specialist - Travel invoicing & Automation

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Global Sports Jobs Limited in Stamford, CT is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable specialist to own travel-related invoice processing and vendor payments. You will work closely with the Travel and Finance teams to ensure accurate processing and strong internal controls while driving process improvements through automation.

The role focuses on handling hotel, airline, and travel-agency invoices, reconciling accounts, and supporting audits and spend analysis with the WWE Travel Department.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hands-on accounts payable or travel operations experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organized workflow.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable with automation tools.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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 export 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 optimise AI-powered invoice automation tools, identifying manual bottlenecks and recommending process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Time management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems

Automation tools

Invoice automation

Job description

Global Sports Jobs Limited in Stamford, CT is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable specialist to own travel-related invoice processing and vendor payments. You will work closely with the Travel and Finance teams to ensure accurate processing and strong internal controls while driving process improvements through automation.

The role focuses on handling hotel, airline, and travel-agency invoices, reconciling accounts, and supporting audits and spend analysis with the WWE Travel Department.