What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Avison Young?
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Overview
The Accounts Payable Specialist – US Operations position supports the day-to-day operations and supporting the procure to pay function of accounts payable for vendors, travel and business expense activities, and master vendor data. Working under the direction of the Senior Accounts Payable Manager-North America. The ideal candidate will project a positive attitude, eagerness to learn and a sincere desire to become an integral part of our team.
The base salary is aligned with market data and is estimated between $65,000 to $75,000 with the ability to achieve additional compensation through bonus. This salary range reflects base compensation for the position across all US locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and other factors including relevant education/training, experience, and internal equity.
Responsibilities
- Process full cycle of accounts payable.
- Maintain accounts payable vendor files
- Ensure timely payment to vendors.
- Print checks and obtain appropriate signatures.
- Prepare EFT, ACH and Wire payments.
- Aid in preparation and filing of 1099s at year-end.
- Respond to inquiries from offices or vendors and research discrepancies on a timely basis.
- Reconciling, coding, and processing monthly credit card statements.
- Special projects including reporting and audit requests
- Audit all expense reports in our Concur expense System.
- Other duties as assigned based on accounting department initiatives and priorities.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of accounts payable experience
- Highly proficient in Concur Expense Management systems
- Highly proficient in MS Office applications, most specifically Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Full cycle accounts payable experience
- Advanced level of computer literacy, including Financial Systems and ERP’s such as Net Suite, SAP Concur.
Our Equal Opportunity Commitment
Our Equal Opportunity Commitment
Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.
Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:
- Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
- 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
- Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
- Wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Work-Life Balance:
- Competitive paid vacation days
- 2 personal/wellness days
- Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
- Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000