Accounts Payable Specialist
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Mindlance. Cambridge · contract.
Pay not stated Accounting salary
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Record and verify large daily invoice batches in Oracle, checking for purchase orders, approvals and supporting documents
- Clear Oracle-held bills and items sent back to the payables team before they are paid
- Cover the Finance help desk by phone and email, answering assigned questions promptly for internal and external customers
- Coordinate with Accounts Payable leads on process improvements and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues and customers
What you bring
- You understand Accounts Payable procedures well enough to handle invoice questions and resolution work
- You can enter invoice batches accurately and address issues that block payment
Who this fits
This Cambridge-based contractor position is onsite and mid-level. It suits someone who wants hands-on invoice processing alongside help desk and resolution duties.
From the employer
Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com.
Theposition of AP Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of tasks ofan accounting nature within the Accounts Payable module. This individual willcheck and verify records, enter a high volume of invoices into Oracle ERPsystem and review and resolve invoices that are returned to AP for resolution.Provide coverage for the Finance helpdesk (phone / email) and related issueresolution with a strong working knowledge of Accounts Payable processes andprocedures as needed. Individual will work closely with the Accounts PayableLeads to continuously improve AP processes and will strive to build a strongrapport with their team members as well as internal and external customers.
1. Invoice Entry: Process a high volume of daily invoices accurately intoOracle financial systems ensuring we are using PO s as needed and appropriateauthorization and backup is acquired in accordance with Biogen Idec s policiesand procedures.
2. Invoice Resolution: Review and resolve invoices that are on system hold(s)in Oracle or returned to Accounts Payable for resolution prior to payment.
3. Helpdesk: Answer incoming calls daily and incoming emails weekly (or asassigned) to the Finance Help desk. Responsible for answering all assignedinquiries in a timely manner and providing exceptional internal/externalcustomer support and service.