Accounts Payable Accountant

Description

Odysseys Unlimited, a Newton (Massachusetts) based tour operator and direct marketer, provides international small group tours to older Americans including members of some of the country’s most prestigious non-profit organizations. We have employment opportunities for professionals who are willing to use their talents to contribute to the growth and success of our operation.

Title: Accounts Payable Accountant

Reporting to: Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Accountant will be responsible for reconciliation and payment of domestic and international invoices as well as Tour Director expense reports for various tours, as assigned. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be highly organized and have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, timeline-oriented environment. The successful candidate will be a team player with a can- do attitude and a passion for accuracy and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and process multi-currency invoices, identify discrepancies and work with vendor and Product Development department to resolve issues
• Prepare vendor payments within contracted terms
• Respond to vendor inquiries within 24 hours
• Process tour bank funding and reconcile completed reports for Tour Directors
• Assist with monthly cost of goods accrual
• Maintain accounts payable files
• Contribute to the development or improvement of Accounts Payable systems to effectively track, process or capture data
• Other projects as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent years of experience
• 2+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable
• Proficient with Excel, Word and MS Office
• Prior experience with NetSuite a plus
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Highly organized, accurate and detail oriented
• Ability to multitask and work well in a fast-paced, timeline-orientated environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with multi-currency processing is preferred.
  
  

Odysseys Unlimited is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by law. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and business need to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.

Salary Description

$65,900.00 - $71,000.00