Charles River Associates is hiring a
Accounts Payable Associate

Summary

The Accounts Payable Associate at Charles River Associates is responsible for managing invoices, expense reimbursements, and other financial tasks. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in an accounting-related field, 2-3 years of experience in accounts payable, proficiency in using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel, and excellent customer service skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an accounting-related field is a plus
• 2-3 years experience in accounts payable
• Experience with Oracle, Chrome River, and /or other sophisticated finance systems

Responsibilities

• Responsible for invoice input/review in Chrome River and processes ACH/wire/check payments
• Resolves external consultant billing and billing rate issues
• On a monthly basis, enters rent and facilities-related vouchers and processes payments
• Works with external consultants, executive assistants, and suppliers to resolve discrepancies or obtain missing information on invoices and expense claims
• Works with the contracts department to set up new consultants and resolve any contract issues
• Supports Accounts Payable Manager/Financial Administration department on miscellaneous projects, including monthly AP close
• Prepares journal entries for reclasses, intercompany transactions, or other adjustments
• Supports general accounting, billing personnel, external auditors, and consultants by providing backup documentation
• Responsible for paying quarterly commission payments to external consultants
• Ad-hoc training for Chrome River users
• Responsible for the audit and payment preparation of employee/candidate expense reports
• Assists internal clients with corporate card applications
• Assists with unclaimed property reviews
• Responsible for setting up new employees within Oracle/Chrome River on a weekly basis
• Assists payroll manager with various payroll administrative tasks

Preferred Qualifications

Foreign currency/international experience a plus

Benefits

• CRA’s robust skills development programs
• Annual training through formal and informal programs
• Technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague
• Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities
• A superior benefits package
• Wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being
• In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers
• Work Location Flexibility: Individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to a client's location), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team