Accounts Payable Associate

Job Description

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

Ankura

At Ankura, our culture thrives on collaboration and connections, fostering an environment where team members are encouraged to engage and innovate together. We prioritize presence and engagement, ensuring that every individual feels connected and valued within our dynamic and supportive community.

Please note, this is a contractual role for 9 months.

Role Overview

The Payable Quality Control Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and quality of accounts payable processes, with a particular focus on Workday ERP to bank account integrations. This role involves maintaining and updating the vendor master file, verifying payment details in Workday against invoices and banking information, and enhancing the efficiency and integrity of payable operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Review and maintain the vendor master file to ensure all information is accurate, updated, and complete.
- Verify that payments processed in Workday match invoice details and banking information.
- Enter manual payments into bank account portals, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborate with internal teams and Workday specialists to resolve discrepancies or issues related to invoicing and payment.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to accounts payable and Workday integrations.
- Support the finance team in streamlining payable processes and enhancing data accuracy while assisting with integrations.
- Assist in the preparation of reports related to payable activities and vendor management.
- Provide support for other financial reviews as needed.

AP Temp Role And Responsibilities

- Review all settlement runs before submission to the AP Manager for approval on a weekly basis, ensuring alignment with Workday processes.
- Audit and approve expense reports and supplier invoices in Workday.
- Research and review suppliers statements; follow up with vendors as needed, ensuring records are updated in Workday.
- Respond to queries for payment support information.
- Monitor the AP general mailbox to ensure emails are addressed promptly, integrating communication with Workday tasks.
- Act as a backup to AP staff during vacations and year-end, providing continuity in Workday operations.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience in high-volume accounts payable or financial operations, preferably within a corporate setting.
- Familiarity with Workday integrations is preferred.
- Understanding of payment formats and global banking payment types is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills for liaising with vendors and internal teams.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Duration

This is a temporary position with an expected duration of 9 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.

This specification aims to attract qualified candidates who can effectively manage payable quality control processes and contribute to the overall efficiency of the finance team.

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