Accounts Payable Specialist

Summary

Join KAYAK's Global AP team as a temporary Accounts Payable Specialist! Based in Dublin (remote), you'll ensure accurate and timely vendor payments and employee expense reimbursements. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, review expense reports, and act as the AP team's point of contact for T&E policy guidance. You'll support process improvements, demonstrating strong customer service and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment. This is an 11-month fixed-term contract.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in Finance Operations, exposure to Accounting is an asset
• Knows end to end AP processes
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance/Economics/Accounting
• Proficient Microsoft Excel user
• Ability and willingness to quickly absorb new information and work in a rapid change environment
• Has a high level of attention to detail
• Outstanding social skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to communicate confidently and professionally at all levels within the organization
• Solution focused and hands-on with the ability to prioritize effectively own work in order to meet deadlines
• Strive for excellent business support and embrace customer service demeanour and critical thinking
• Ability to work optimally cross-functionally with various departments throughout the organization

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices
• Provide excellent, timely customer service to our vendors and other stakeholders
• Timely review and approval of expense reports against our T&E policy and SLA’s
• Proactively handle the accounts payable email inbox and respond to inquiries promptly and professionally in line with SLA’s
• Review vendor agreements and vendor accounts to ensure compliance with payments, advise Business on vendor and contract queries
• Support the preparation of various Accounts Payable reports: AP Metrics, expense audits, AP statistics and expense categorization reviews
• Review AP Miscellaneous accounts on a weekly basis to ensure postings are up to date
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to Accounts Payable
• Support month end close activities related to Accounts Payable
• Supervise Accounts Payable aging reports and ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices
• Support Sr. Manager and Global AP process improvement by answering system and AP process related questions and assisting with project specific tasks

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Docupeak and Netsuite is considered an advantage