Specialist, Purchasing & Payables
Discovery Communications
Charlotte, NCThis was removed by the employer on 11/19/2018 12:31:00 PM PST
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If you accept a position with Discovery Education you will be an at- will employee under Discovery Education and eligible for Discovery Education benefits and compensation plans. This role is not a Discovery, Inc. position.
This person will be responsible for supporting the Procure to Pay / Purchasing & Payables - related accounting transactions monthly financial statement close process, in addition to working with the Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting and the Corporate Controller on evaluating monthly results.
The ideal person for this role has strong organizational skills, is extremely detail-oriented, and takes full ownership over the delivery of a consistently superior work product. He/she has clear verbal and written communication skills, is quick-thinking, adaptable to change, and values working together as one team. Working proactively, independently and reliably in a fast-paced environment, this individual’s responsibilities include preparing and recording journal entries to the balance sheet and income statement, preparing payable/accrual-related account reconciliations, departmental cost analysis and vendor payment analysis. An integral part of the finance team in ensuring complete and accurate transactions and providing the supporting details of SG&A and Cost of Revenue expenses.
Responsibilities
1. Responsible for month-end close, including accounts payable, accrual and expense general ledger journal entries. Key journal entries include payables, expense accruals and related accounts.
2. Support the Company’s accounting policies, including research and preparation of accounting policy memos with support of the Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting.
3. Prepare appropriate documentation to support journal entries ensuring completeness and accuracy.
4. Evaluate review of departmental income statements to determine run-rate spend, as well as the need for accruals in support of the FP&A department.
5. Prepare account reconciliations and perform analytical review of payable-related balance sheet accounts, and ensure timely investigation and resolution of reconciling balances.
6. Prepare analysis and supporting schedules to assist management in monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
7. Codes such items as invoices, vouchers, expense reports, check requests, etc., with correct codes conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into Intacct, our ERP.
8. Handles all vendor correspondence via phone or email
9. Facilitates the PO approval process, ensuring compliance with Company policy around PO approvals, including periodic compliance audits to ensure all departments attach necessary contract information with corresponding purchase orders to incoming invoices.
10. Prepares check runs, wire transfers, and ACH transactions.
11. Maintains the vendor Masterfile, including adding new vendors and updating existing vendor information.
12. Processes and resolves remittance issues arising in connection with vendor payments.
13. Receives, researches and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons.
14. Files, maintains, and distributes accounting documents, records and reports.
15. Perform special projects and other duties as assigned by Management.
Requirements
* Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
* 3 years’ experience in AP can substitute for educational requirement
* Advanced mathematical and logical deduction skills
* Experience with customer service and client communication
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
* Fundamentally sound Microsoft Excel skills
* Familiarity with Sage Intacct and Concur a plus
* Must have the legal right to work in the United States
Charlotte, North Carolina, NC