Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

Propio Language Services is a provider of the highest quality interpretation, translation, and localization services. Our people take pride in every resource we offer, and our users always have access to the best technology, support, and experience. We are driven by our passion for innovation, growth, and connecting people. If you believe in the transformative power of technology-driven solutions and meaningful communication, Propio could be the ideal place for you. This role is located in our Overland Park, KS office.

Position Overview

We are looking for a driven Accounts Payable Specialist to join our growing Finance team. This position will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate recording and payment of vendor invoices, assisting with interpreter and translator pay, researching and responding to interpreter payment inquiries, and coding corporate credit card purchases. The ideal individual is a well-rounded top performer who is comfortable with ambiguity, learning new systems, and enjoys the challenge of a high-growth environment. Successful candidates will possess an analytical mindset and be adaptable to change. The Accounts Payable Specialist will work closely with business partners, vendors and other cross-functional teams, reporting directly to the Vice President, Financial Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and appropriate supporting documentation
• Match vendor invoices to approved purchase orders, escalating material variances
• Enter vendor invoices into accounting software, giving proper attention to coding
• Ensure invoices are processed and paid in a timely, accurate manner while adhering to policies and controls
• Prepare bi-weekly and ad hoc check runs and initiate payments via ACH, wire and credit card
• Research and resolve vendor invoice discrepancies
• Resolve vendor account issues (i.e. overpayments, refund of credit balances)
• Retrieve and process invoices from vendor portals
• Manage corporate credit card expenses by reviewing, coding and attaching receipts
• Assist with calculating and processing interpreter, contractor, and document translation payments
• Manage interpreter pay ticketing queue, researching and resolving payment inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Assist with purchase request processing and tracking
• Assist financial reporting team with month-end close as needed
• Assist with annual financial statement audit
• Serve as backup to Sr. AP Specialist for key tasks
• Develop and maintain process documentation
• Identify opportunities for improved process and policies
• Other projects and/or duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent combined education and work experience
• 2+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably in a hyper growth environment
• Advanced Excel skills with attention to detail
• A driven, continuous improvement mindset with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, teamwork, and collaboration
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills