Remote Accounts Payable Specialist

Summary

Join KAYAK's Global AP team as a temporary Accounts Payable Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term contract in the UK (remote). The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and has excellent problem-solving skills. You will be responsible for accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, providing customer service to vendors and stakeholders, and supporting process improvements.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in Finance Operations, exposure to Accounting is an asset
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance/Economics/Accounting
• Ability and willingness to quickly absorb new information and work in a rapid change environment
• Outstanding interpersonal 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
• Microsoft Excel skills (vlookup, pivot tables, etc.)
• Strive for excellent business support and embrace customer service attitude and critical thinking
• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally with various departments throughout the organization
• Curiosity about ERP systems and data flows through end to end AP processes
• Proactive approach to problem solving and a high level of attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate and timely processing of vendor invoice
• 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

Benefits

• Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
• Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
• Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
• Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
• No meeting Fridays
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
• Paid volunteer time
• Development Dollars
• Leadership development
• Access to thousand of on-demand e-learnings
• Travel Discounts
• Employee Resource Groups
• 5 weeks paid vacation
• Private health & dental insurance
• Income protection and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Program - including 24/7 GP & free legal advice
• Pension plan contributions
• Discounted gym membership
• Bike2Work
• Season ticket loan
• Social events & Thursday happy hours
• Free lunch 2 days per week