Accounts Payable Specialist I
January 22, 2022
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 4,600 employees located in 28 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $1.81 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2017. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting continually strives to offer employees and eligible dependents, including domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children, a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
FTI Consulting does not accept unsolicited resumes from external firms or agencies. FTI Consulting will not be responsible for placement fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
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.
About Core Operations:
FTI Consulting's Core Operations functions provide support to our client service professionals so they are able meet and exceed the needs of our clients. Professionals within our Marketing and Communications, Information Technology, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Office Infrastructure, Legal, and Real Estate teams are dedicated to working together and delivering world class support across our global community.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is primarily responsible for banking and disbursements. Other duties include providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers along with handling vendor inquiries, and various other functions within the AP department.
Primary Duties:
• Performs weekly vendor disbursements via checks, wires, and ACH payments
• Assists in the preparation of 1099's at year-end for all eligible vendors and contractors
• Responsible for the testing and upload of 1099 file to IRS
• Initiates stop/void payments and request cancelled checks from bank, as needed
• Applies and post payments for Latin America entities
• Responsible for making international banking payments
• Monitors and analyzes daily bank activity reports to assist in tracking of all electronic transactions and to correct bank exceptions
• Responsible for positive pay activity
• Researches payment discrepancies
• Reconciles bank accounts
• Generates and analyze aging report
• Interfaces with vendors and internal customers to research and resolve inquiries
• In coordination with Accounts Payable Manager, develops and monitors vendor disbursement controls and procedures
• Assist in training internal customers on AP processes
• Ensures adherence to internal control requirements and SOX narratives, including maintenance of documentation for disbursement processes
• Supports external auditor requests, including research and analysis of audit questions
• Performs special projects or other duties as requested
Basic Qualifications:
• High school diploma
• 5-7 years of accounts payable and vendor disbursement experience
• 3+ years of 1099 processing
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Solid skills in handling credit and debit transactions
• Experience in researching and resolving transactional issues in a timely and professional manner
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Excellent organizational skills
• Basic general ledger accounting skills
Preferred Skills:
• Associates or Bachelors degree specifically in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• ERP System Experience
Position Classification: Non-Exempt
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FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 4,600 employees located in 28 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $1.81 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2017. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting continually strives to offer employees and eligible dependents, including domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children, a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
FTI Consulting does not accept unsolicited resumes from external firms or agencies. FTI Consulting will not be responsible for placement fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
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.
About Core Operations:
FTI Consulting's Core Operations functions provide support to our client service professionals so they are able meet and exceed the needs of our clients. Professionals within our Marketing and Communications, Information Technology, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Office Infrastructure, Legal, and Real Estate teams are dedicated to working together and delivering world class support across our global community.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is primarily responsible for banking and disbursements. Other duties include providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers along with handling vendor inquiries, and various other functions within the AP department.
Primary Duties:
• Performs weekly vendor disbursements via checks, wires, and ACH payments
• Assists in the preparation of 1099's at year-end for all eligible vendors and contractors
• Responsible for the testing and upload of 1099 file to IRS
• Initiates stop/void payments and request cancelled checks from bank, as needed
• Applies and post payments for Latin America entities
• Responsible for making international banking payments
• Monitors and analyzes daily bank activity reports to assist in tracking of all electronic transactions and to correct bank exceptions
• Responsible for positive pay activity
• Researches payment discrepancies
• Reconciles bank accounts
• Generates and analyze aging report
• Interfaces with vendors and internal customers to research and resolve inquiries
• In coordination with Accounts Payable Manager, develops and monitors vendor disbursement controls and procedures
• Assist in training internal customers on AP processes
• Ensures adherence to internal control requirements and SOX narratives, including maintenance of documentation for disbursement processes
• Supports external auditor requests, including research and analysis of audit questions
• Performs special projects or other duties as requested
Basic Qualifications:
• High school diploma
• 5-7 years of accounts payable and vendor disbursement experience
• 3+ years of 1099 processing
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Solid skills in handling credit and debit transactions
• Experience in researching and resolving transactional issues in a timely and professional manner
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Excellent organizational skills
• Basic general ledger accounting skills
Preferred Skills:
• Associates or Bachelors degree specifically in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• ERP System Experience
Position Classification: Non-Exempt
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