Accounts Payable Specialist II
January 23, 2022
About the Role:
The Accounts Payable Specialist II, is responsible for processing and overseeing FTI Consulting's invoice processing. The role also coordinates the response to all departmental inquiries and associated transactions.This may include processing UK and other foreign transactions and troubleshooting any invoice processing issues.
What You'll Do: • Research and respond to escalated and more complex inquiries from internal stakeholders and vendors on account payable issues.
• Document and maintain appropriately-controlled policies and procedures for the department
• Assist team with processing backlogs to meet all deadlines
• Monitor workflow and maintain and respond to department accounting support mailbox
• Ensure adherence to internal control requirements and SOX narratives including maintenance of documentation for accounts payable processes
• Support external auditor requests, including research and analysis of audit questions
• Provide backup support to the handling of wire transfers and perform the completion of requested W8s and W9s forms
• Perform special projects or other duties as requested.
How You'll Grow:
This is a great opportunity for a person with demonstrated leadership skills and strong organization, analytical and account reconciliation skills to provide quality customer service and contribute to developing the department's vision with the Accounts Payable Manager. The Accounts Payable Specialist II will provide training and mentorship to accounts payable team members and other cross functional team members. This person will also maintain professional and technical knowledge by enrolling in online classes, and/or attending seminars and establishing personal networks internally and externally. The Accounts Payable Specialist II will have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships throughout the organization and collaborate with other departments and teams.
Basic Qualifications: • 5+yrs of invoice processing experience
• Experience taking a leading role in projects (ERP implementation a plus) and streamlining processes, as well as researching and resolving internal and external issues in a timely and professional manner
• Professional service firm experience; public company and shared service environment experience a plus
• Experience and knowledge of full-cycle accounts payable processing and basic general ledger accounting skills
• Current or prior experience with ERP System- Elite, Chrome River Workflow, Ticketing System, i.e., ServiceNow, Zendesk
• Knowledge of GAAP and SOP
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
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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The Accounts Payable Specialist II, is responsible for processing and overseeing FTI Consulting's invoice processing. The role also coordinates the response to all departmental inquiries and associated transactions.This may include processing UK and other foreign transactions and troubleshooting any invoice processing issues.
What You'll Do: • Research and respond to escalated and more complex inquiries from internal stakeholders and vendors on account payable issues.
• Document and maintain appropriately-controlled policies and procedures for the department
• Assist team with processing backlogs to meet all deadlines
• Monitor workflow and maintain and respond to department accounting support mailbox
• Ensure adherence to internal control requirements and SOX narratives including maintenance of documentation for accounts payable processes
• Support external auditor requests, including research and analysis of audit questions
• Provide backup support to the handling of wire transfers and perform the completion of requested W8s and W9s forms
• Perform special projects or other duties as requested.
How You'll Grow:
This is a great opportunity for a person with demonstrated leadership skills and strong organization, analytical and account reconciliation skills to provide quality customer service and contribute to developing the department's vision with the Accounts Payable Manager. The Accounts Payable Specialist II will provide training and mentorship to accounts payable team members and other cross functional team members. This person will also maintain professional and technical knowledge by enrolling in online classes, and/or attending seminars and establishing personal networks internally and externally. The Accounts Payable Specialist II will have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships throughout the organization and collaborate with other departments and teams.
Basic Qualifications: • 5+yrs of invoice processing experience
• Experience taking a leading role in projects (ERP implementation a plus) and streamlining processes, as well as researching and resolving internal and external issues in a timely and professional manner
• Professional service firm experience; public company and shared service environment experience a plus
• Experience and knowledge of full-cycle accounts payable processing and basic general ledger accounting skills
• Current or prior experience with ERP System- Elite, Chrome River Workflow, Ticketing System, i.e., ServiceNow, Zendesk
• Knowledge of GAAP and SOP
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
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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