Accounts Payable Specialist

Who you are

• 2 to 4 years of experience in finance operations, accounts payable, or a closely related field
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced data functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with diverse stakeholders
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities, demonstrating a solution-focused approach to meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, specifically NetSuite and Docupeak
• Demonstrated understanding of data flows through end-to-end accounts payable processes
• Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively across cross-functional departments
• Strong critical thinking skills paired with a dedicated customer service mindset
• High level of attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving

What the job involves

• As an Accounts Payable Specialist on our global team, you will drive accurate and timely payments for vendors and employee expense reimbursements
• You will serve as a key partner to internal and external stakeholders, guiding users across the business on travel and expense policies and systems
• Collaborating with leadership, you will help implement global process improvements that promote efficiency and scalability
• Your efforts will support a fast-paced, growing environment by delivering excellent customer service and fostering strong collaborative relationships
• Process high-volume vendor invoices accurately and manage aging reports to ensure timely payment of outstanding balances
• Review and approve employee expense reports, ensuring adherence to internal travel and expense policies and service level agreements, serving as a subject matter expert to guide users across the business on policy compliance and T&E system usage
• Deliver exceptional customer service by proactively managing accounts payable inquiries, reviewing vendor agreements to ensure payment compliance, and advising stakeholders on vendor or contract queries
• Support month-end close activities, verify miscellaneous accounts, and ensure compliance with internal accounts payable procedures
• Prepare and analyze various financial reports, including metrics, expense audits, and categorization reviews to support business objectives
• Collaborate with leadership to drive process improvements, address system inquiries, and support project-specific tasks for scalability
• While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations

Benefits

• Work from (almost) anywhere - wherever you do your best work
• Mental health and well-being - company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth, company-paid subscription to HeadSpace, and company-wide weeks off a year so the whole team can recharge
• Generous parental leave
• Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
• Paid volunteer time
• Enriched learning and development opportunities - leadership development & access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings