Accounts Payable & Travel Specialist
Arlington, VA 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description

You will partner with internal stakeholders and vendors throughout the Procure-to-Pay process to ensure proper submission and handling of invoices, purchase orders, and receipts for efficiency and customer service. You will provide support for the administration, function, and compliance of the Travel Program and support compliance activities and related reporting.

What you will do:
  • Process invoices by reviewing and verifying for accuracy, ensuring that invoices have proper authorization and ensuring submission to the accounting system.
  • Respond to various internal partners and vendor inquiries promptly and professionally, resolving issues related to invoices, payments, and account balances.
  • Support the Travel & Expense program by reviewing and approving expense reports while providing guidance and education where needed, documenting policy infractions, and monitoring and responding to inquires with the highest level of care and support for the business.
  • Conduct regular audits of travel and expense reports and credit card spending analytics to verify compliance with policies and identify any discrepancies or potential fraud.
  • Resolve issues and inquiries related to travel and expense management, providing timely resolution and excellent customer service.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies and implement best practices accordingly.
  • Train new employees and internal stakeholders in best practices with respect to AP and Travel & Expenses and develop training materials.
  • Support AP Manager with reporting and analytics tasks and initiatives including taking the lead on all or part of the tasks.

You need to have:
  • Associate degree, preferably with a major in accounting, business, finance or equivalent experience.
  • 1-2 years' experience with enterprise business systems (preferably with accounts payable) and the general ledger close and reconciliation process.
  • Sound understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and of general ledger and accounts payable operations.
  • Prefer knowledge of Coupa and/or SAP as it pertains to reporting, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Procurement (or alternative business function which clearly demonstrates skills and ability necessary for role).

Bloomberg Industry Group IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Bloomberg Industry Group has adopted an Affirmative Action Program to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical issues, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran, a veteran of the Vietnam Era, or any other classification protected by law.


Bloomberg BNA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Bloomberg BNA has adopted an Affirmative Action Program to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or any other classification protected by law.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
1 to 2 years
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