Accounts Payable Specialist
January 23, 2022
About the Role
The Accounts Payable Specialist role is a Shared Services position reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Sr. Manager. The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the processing of employee expense reports, administering the US corporate cards and managing workflow within the customer service portal. This position is in the Bowie, MD office.
What You'll Do
• Monitor the processing workflow of expense reports within the automated expense reporting tool. Reassign queues as needed
• Audit and enforce compliance as outlined by the global Travel and Expense policy
• Establish and document processes that will result in increased oversight of system bottlenecks
• Assist management on the reporting of key performance indicators • Create and deliver analytics reports to internal customers
• Interact with internal and external customers; responding to Chrome River Support inquiries or requests
• Create and maintain system training documents as needed
• Train end users on system functionality for both invoice and expense modules
• Participate in the annual L&D team's annual new hire training sessions
• Reconcile and provide reporting on all corporate card programs
• Assist management with various tax reconciliations and travel audit processes
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Accounting or related field
• 5+ years of accounts payable or similar experience
• Experience using automated document workflow applications
• Experience with making process improvements and documenting procedures
• Strong time management, prioritization and organization skills
• Decision making, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills PERFORMANCE SKILLS:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with personnel at all levels of the organization
• Advanced working knowledge in Microsoft Office applications • Team oriented and dependable with the ability to lead change within the team
Our Benefits
Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
About FTI Consulting
What makes us unique? With more than 5,000 employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities.
FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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What You'll Do
• Monitor the processing workflow of expense reports within the automated expense reporting tool. Reassign queues as needed
• Audit and enforce compliance as outlined by the global Travel and Expense policy
• Establish and document processes that will result in increased oversight of system bottlenecks
• Assist management on the reporting of key performance indicators • Create and deliver analytics reports to internal customers
• Interact with internal and external customers; responding to Chrome River Support inquiries or requests
• Create and maintain system training documents as needed
• Train end users on system functionality for both invoice and expense modules
• Participate in the annual L&D team's annual new hire training sessions
• Reconcile and provide reporting on all corporate card programs
• Assist management with various tax reconciliations and travel audit processes
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Accounting or related field
• 5+ years of accounts payable or similar experience
• Experience using automated document workflow applications
• Experience with making process improvements and documenting procedures
• Strong time management, prioritization and organization skills
• Decision making, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills PERFORMANCE SKILLS:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with personnel at all levels of the organization
• Advanced working knowledge in Microsoft Office applications • Team oriented and dependable with the ability to lead change within the team
Our Benefits
Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Competitive salary and bonus plans
- Generous paid holidays, time off and parental leave
- Full package of benefits plans
- Company matched 401K
- Annual paid volunteer hours
- Corporate matching for charitable donations
- Potential for flexible working arrangements
- Free snacks and drinks
- Upscale offices close to public transportation
- Pet insurance
About FTI Consulting
What makes us unique? With more than 5,000 employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities.
FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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