Accounts Payable Specialist (8 Month Fixed Term Contract)

With millions of diners, tens of thousands of restaurants, and 23+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a unique insight into the world of hospitality. We champion restaurants, bars, wineries, and other venues around the world, helping them attract guests, manage capacity, improve operations and maximize revenue.

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of travel brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined.

Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. You’ll work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, and get the benefits, flexibility, and support you need to succeed.

The Position

We are looking for a temporary Accounts Payable Specialist to join us in the Global AP team at KAYAK OpenTable. In this role you will be working closely with internal and external stakeholders and ensure accurate and timely payments to our vendors and employee expense reimbursements. You will also review travel and expense claims and act as the face of the Global AP team to explain the T&E policy and how to use the T&E reimbursement system to users across the business. You will support Sr. Manager to drive global AP process improvements that promote efficiency and scalability. The ideal candidate is curious, embraces change and thrives on process improvement. You are detail oriented, highly organized and have excellent problem solving skills. You enjoy working independently but know the value of teamwork and collaboration. A successful candidate has a strong customer service mindset and ability to operate effectively in a challenging, fast-paced environment to support our continued growth.

In this role, you will:

• Responsible for accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices
• Provide excellent, timely customer service to our vendors and other stakeholders
• Timely review and approval of expense reports against our T&E policy
• Manage the accounts payable email inbox and respond to inquiries promptly and professionally
• Review of vendor agreements and vendor accounts to ensure compliance with payments, advise Business on vendor and contract queries
• Support the preparation of various Accounts Payable reports: AP KPIs, expense audits, AP statistics and expense categorization reviews
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to Accounts Payable
• Support month end close activities related to Accounts Payable
• Monitor Accounts Payable aging reports and ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices
• Support Sr. Manager and Global AP process improvement by answering system and AP process related questions and assisting with project specific tasks

Please apply if:

• 1-3 years of experience in Finance Operations, exposure to Accounting is an asset  
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting
• Ability and willingness to quickly absorb new information and work in a rapid change environment
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to communicate confidently and professionally at all levels within the organization  
• Solution focused and hands-on with the ability to prioritize effectively own work in order to meet deadlines
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (vlookup, pivot tables, etc.)
• Strive for excellent business support and embrace customer service mindset and critical thinking  
• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally with various departments throughout the organization
• Curiosity about ERP systems and data flows through end to end AP processes
• Proactive approach to problem solving and a high level of attention to detail
• Experience with Docupeak and Netsuite is considered an advantage

Benefits

• Fast-paced and entrepreneurial culture
• Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely as needed, and a fabulous office in central CBD!
• Work with a really smart, fun group of people 
• Relaxed dress code

Diversity and Inclusion

We aspire to have a workplace that reflects all of the diverse communities we serve. We know that when we have diverse teams we produce more creative ideas, products, and better outcomes for our team members. OpenTable/KAYAK is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for roles on our team. Whoever you are, just be you.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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