Accounts Payable Specialist

Position Overview

Perform the day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions to ensure that vendor accounts are up to date and accurate. Communicate with vendors regarding account status along with communication to Encore field locations with any Purchase Order (PO) issues. This position will report to the Manager Accounts Payable.

Key Job Responsibilities

Data Management

Compile process and maintain Accounts Payable invoices. Perform a 2-way match within Oracle and Kanverse by verifying accuracy of the Invoice data to the PO and receipt of PO data.

Process invoices with minimal supervision.

Process and follow-up on rush items.

Manage any exceptions to the process according to standard company procedures and resolve these issues in a timely manner.

Weekly review and follow up of invoices is an important aspect of this AP Specialist position as this is a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) that the AP team is held accountable for.

Internal & External Communication

Communicate with internal customers for example Director of Event Technology (DET) and other buyers and/or outside vendors regarding to obtain required documentation and/or explaining our Accounts Payable procedures.

Identify and resolve issues related to problem invoices work with internal buyer/vendor to prevent recurrences.

Information Management

Archive all invoices in our Finance teams dedicated folder for AP.

Reconcile vendor statements timely which would include but is not limited to researching vendor inquiries by telephone email and regular mail.

Research inquiries from the Encore locations via the Accounts Payable inbox.

Special projects as assigned.

Vendor Reconciliation Issues:

Obtain Vendor statements and reconciling open invoices against Oracle.

Lead efforts to solve open POs.

Contact internal buyers and vendors for any pricing discrepancies.

Oversee large volume vendors with regular reconciliation of statements.

Other

Ensure the PO request process is being followed by all staff.

Assist other Admin Departments when needed.

Provide support for audit related matters respond to inquiries and support documentation requests.

Job Requirements

High School diploma some college a plus or equivalent experience

Minimum 3 years Accounts Payable experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required

Basic accounting experience

Previous experience Oracle and/or Kanverse preferred

Must have strong customer service background

Ability to lead other team members and work effectively with internal and external clients

Highly motivated and self-directed

Performance driven

Keen attention to details

Competencies

Deliver World Class Service

Hospitality

Ownership

Do The Right Thing

Instills Trust

Safety Conscious

Drive Results

Action Oriented

See The Big Picture

Tech Savvy

Value People

Communicates Effectively

Salary Pay Range: $56000 - $68000

The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location travel relevant work experience or particular skills and addition some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime bonuses or incentives.

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help screen and/or assess applications for this role. These tools analyze information you provide (for example your résumé or answers to questions using the chat to apply feature) to support our hiring teams review. All hiring decisions include human judgment.

For more information on our Competency Group refer to the Competency Based Talent Management page on Encore Connect by searching for the title or copy & pasting this URL Link ( Environment

Office

Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status including days evenings weekends and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based in an office environment and when traveling on an individual venue or a representation of venues in that city or area.

The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties skills efforts requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 56000 - 68000