Senior Analyst, Accounts Payable

Priceline; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Analyst to join their dynamic finance team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices while maintaining high standards of customer service. You'll engage with various stakeholders, resolve discrepancies, and contribute to compliance efforts. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, balancing in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for finance, this role could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Accounts Payable.
• Detail-oriented self-starter with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices.
• Handle tax compliance and assist with audits.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

Concur

Job description

This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: 2 days in-office

Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

From accounting and financial planning to risk/fraud analysis and payments, our Finance team ensures not only our company’s financial security, but also that our customers can buy from us with confidence.

Why this job’s a big deal:

The Senior Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for the timely and accurate payment of all vendor invoices and the related internal/external reporting. Should display a positive and proactive demeanor, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and multitask. Should be a strong communicator, both written and oral, as the position requires frequent dealings with colleagues in other parts of the organization and vendors.

In this role you will get to:

1. Maintain a high level of customer service, such as responding promptly and professionally to internal and external inquiries regarding supplier invoices paid or unpaid.
2. Assist with payment processing by reviewing payments for accuracy daily, running pay cycles for a variety of payment methods and currencies.
3. Research and resolve a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons and/or departments.
4. Investigate discrepancies where vendor invoices do not match purchase order amount; request credits as needed.
5. Process weekly/monthly manual recording batches for month-end closing of transactional payments.
6. Handle tax and compliance, including monthly sales and use tax filings, completing 1099 and 1042 reporting, and staying current on updates affecting sales and use tax and 1099/1042 reporting.
7. Create, update, and maintain Accounts Payable policy and procedure documents and coordinate with the AP Director to ensure policies are applied consistently on a global basis.
8. Assist with external and internal audits.
9. Problem solve for Oracle ERP system resolutions and work with IT to develop automated solutions.
10. Serve as subject matter authority for accounts payable purchasing and related accounting system modules.
11. Provide treasury support including resolution of US and foreign payment issues, ensure adequate funding of bank accounts and assist in establishing new banking interfaces with A/P.
12. Prepare quarterly payments to Directors.

Who you are:

1. 5-7 years Accounts Payable experience.
2. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
3. Detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
4. Organized and able to multitask, responsible for leading coordinators.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
6. Working experience and technical knowledge of various Oracle and/or Concur Accounts Payable related systems and required interfaces.
7. Strong analytical ability requiring a high degree of attention to detail.
8. Illustrated history of living the values necessary to Priceline: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability, and Trust.
9. The Right Results, the Right Way is not just a motto at Priceline; it’s a way of life. Unquestionable integrity and ethics are essential.

The salary range for this position is $90,000-$115,000 USD.