ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:

The Knot WorldWide is looking for a smart, results-oriented Accountant Payable Associate to support us with our Global AP Operations business. The person should be well-rounded and willing to jump in to get the job done wherever needed. The role will entail working on managing accounts for the company, processing journal entries for invoice processing, looking at taxation policies, and staying compliant. Overall, he/she will also be responsible for vendor management including contracts, invoicing, vendor payments, and handling the finance work at the unit level. The person will work with the international teams for his/her scope of work and will report to the Accounts Payable Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Providing General Accounting Support, the position requires comprehensive financial, operational, and system-related capabilities rooted in a knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Standards. In addition, the qualified candidate should have experience with Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Financial Systems Operations, and Data Analytics. The qualified candidate should have the ability to provide support in the following areas:

• Processing invoices accurately and efficiently in Coupa & Netsuite.
• Accurate coding of invoices to ensure correct closing in month-end accounts.
• Ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data including VAT treatment of invoices.
• Carrying out month-end close processes as required by the AP Manager.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve invoice discrepancies, exceptions, and issues promptly.
• Resolving internal and external queries in a professional & timely manner.
• Management of vendor payments.
• Support timely and accurate completion of required reports to other offices Globally.
• Credit Card/Bank Reconciliation.
• Support in travel card operations, travel activities, audit of expense items and other employee reimbursements.
• Support in resolving queries related to purchase orders, contracts, invoices, or payment discrepancies and documentation by using a ticketing system.
• Ensuring that credit is received for outstanding memos.
• Experience in multi-currency operations, issues stop payments or purchase order amendments.
• Manages employees' expense reports by receiving verifying and approving expense reports.
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Can call vendors for bank account verification for vendor onboarding. Knowledge of the Spanish language is a plus.
• Fluency in English; both verbal and written.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/management
• 1-3 years of Experience at a public accounting firm
• Expert-level knowledge of Excel
• Proficient knowledge of G-Suite
• Strong accounting skills and thorough knowledge of GAAP, standards, and business process best practices
• Excellent task management, documentation, and organizational skills