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Full Time Job

Accounts Payable Associate

Penguin Random House

Westminster, MD 08-07-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for daily electronic and paper processing of invoices, credits, check requests and other payment requests into AX and/or SAP systems with speed and accuracy and within established guidelines.
• Responsible for accurate verification and posting of entries into AX and/or SAP system.
• Processing of Travel & Entertainment (corporate credit cards and employee reimbursements) reports including verification of receipts and project coding.
• Processing of employee reimbursement and maintains/reconciles spreadsheet monthly.
• Knowledge of tax codes (taxable vs. non-taxable) relevant to payments processed.
• Daily electronic filing of processed/verified work.
• Reviews daily new problems and responds accordingly to resolve the issue.
• Follows up daily on old problems sent out for resolution to ensure answers are obtained and issues are resolved within set guidelines and maintains problem spreadsheet.
• Utilizes all tools and reports available to facilitate problem resolution.
• Periodically reviews assigned vendor accounts and reconciles vendor accounts.
• Makes logical and sound decisions, and keeps management apprised of potential problems/concerns.
• Professionally responds to inquiries from internal and external customers/vendors.
• Actively identifies on-going issues and recommends solutions to correct or improve our processes.
• Possess overall AP comprehension, account code structures, approval requirements, purchasing modules, etc. for entry/payment processing and researching account payment statuses. Working knowledge of AX and/or SAP is a plus.
• Manages priorities to meet deadlines within established guidelines

Education
• High school diploma or equivalent

Professional experience / competencies / traits
• Demonstration of exceptional data entry skills
• 1-2 years AP, accounting or related experience preferred
• Possess strong computer, math and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Accurate, organized and detail oriented with exceptional follow up skills
• Able to set priorities and manage the daily workflow
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environment with heavy work volume and with others in a team environment to

meet individual and departmental goals
• Ability to identify and resolve problems
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Strong Customer Service skills required

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzkxyn-3-15-156-140-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Penguin Random House

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children’s publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution.