Jennison Associates is a global investment management firm with around $194 billion in Assets under Management spanning across a range of various equity and fixed income investment strategies. Jennison was founded in 1969 on the principle that doing what’s best for clients will always be right for the business. Grounded in our firm values of integrity, collaboration and client focus, the mission across all areas of our firm is to deliver superior long-term investment returns and excellence in client service. This singular focus is embedded in our culture and reflected in the way we invest, the service we provide to our clients, and the people we hire. We recognize that each employee plays a key part in achieving our mission, regardless of their role or title. As a result, we continually strive to make Jennison a fulfilling and rewarding place to work for all employees.

Our Function

The Accounts Payable Accountant will report into the AP Manager in the Finance team. The AP Accountant will be responsible for entry and payment of invoices, T&E processing, P-Card reconciliations, assisting with the treasury function as well as any ad hoc and recurring reporting & analysis.

Your Impact

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Review, code and enter invoices into our General Ledger (Epicor) with proper assessment of Sales & Use tax when applicable
• Match and process Purchase Order related invoices
• Review T&E expense reports for proper coding, backup and adherence to company guidelines
• Serve as liaison between departments, administrative staff and vendors in the resolution of administrative problems and inquiries & follow up on discrepancies regarding T&E reports, Amex statements, and payment of accounts
• Reconciliation of certain individual corporate credit card accounts on an as-needed basis, providing guidance to the cardholder (or admin) when necessary. Ensure payments to American Express are timely and accurate
• Act as system administrator for the AMEX P-Card process, responsible for running various reports 
• Ensure that each P-Card transaction has proper documentation and coding within the system
• Review Concur XMS run and P-Card data to verify accuracy of cash disbursements and recognition of expenses in ledger
• Draw, verify, and post payments (checks and wires) to appropriate vendors. Utilize the Cash Management module in the General Ledger to record cash movements as necessary.
• Execute ad hoc expense reporting and analysis for senior management
• Month end close process (P&L analysis by line item and various reconciliations such as COBRA, deposit report, team build, charitable contributions, etc.),monthly journal entries for accruals
• Filing and Reporting of sales and use tax
• Filing and Reporting of commercial rent tax
• Assist with the 1099 reporting process
• Maintain Car Service Database
• Support process improvement initiatives 

Your Required Skills

Your required skills must include:

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance
• Knowledge of Epicor (General Ledger system) and Concur Expense (T&E system) a plus
• Knowledge of Amex Reconciliation tool a plus
• Minimum 3 years experience in Accounts Payable required
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Team-player and quick learner
• Highly responsive to certain tasks; ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong quantitative/analytical skills
• Ability to communicate internally (e.g. upper management, operations, technology, and compliance) and externally (e.g. vendors and consultants)
• Intermediate level proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, etc)

What We Offer

Jennison offers a generous benefits package including but not limited to: premier medical benefits, paid time off, a retirement profit sharing plan, wellness reimbursement, fully paid parental leave, family planning support, paid membership to concierge primary care, supplemental mental wellness benefit provides annual allotment of fully paid therapy sessions and unlimited coaching, additional health and wellness benefits, and life insurance. Our hybrid work model provides employees with the flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week.

The base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000. Individual salaries for this role may vary based on various factors including but not limited to, years of experience, range in corporate level, candidate skills, and geographic location. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including but not limited to, individual and organizational performance.

Jennison is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and to providing equal opportunity in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Jennison does not and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, covered-veteran or military status, genetic information, and/or any other factor protected by law.