Accounts Payable Specialist

London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most - their team, their guests, and their bottom line - while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.



Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You'll also be part of a global team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture.


The Role:





We are looking for a temporary Accounts Payable Specialist to join us in the Global AP team at OpenTable. In this role you will work closely with internal and external partners and ensure accurate and timely payments to our vendors and employee expense reimbursements. You will also review travel and expense claims and act as the face of the Global AP team to explain the T&E policy and how to use the T&E reimbursement system to users across the business. You will support Sr. Manager to drive global AP process improvements that promote efficiency and scalability. The ideal candidate is curious, adopts change and grows with process improvement. You are detail oriented, highly organized and have excellent problem solving skills. You enjoy working independently but know the value of partnership and collaboration. A successful candidate has a strong customer service approach and ability to operate optimally in an exciting, fast-paced environment to support our continued growth!


In this role, you will:




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

Please apply if:




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 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 Sophisticated Microsoft Excel skills (vlookup, pivot tables, etc.) Strive for excellent business support and embrace customer service mindset 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 Experience with Docupeak and Netsuite is considered an advantage

Benefits and Perks




+ Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year + Focus on mental health and well-being:
+ - Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
- Company-paid subscription to Headspace
- Annual company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
+ Paid parental leave
+ Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
+ Paid volunteer time
+ Focus on your career growth:
+ - Development Dollars
- Leadership development
- Access to thousands 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

Inclusion





We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we're building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve--and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.



If you need adjustments during the application or interview process, or on the job, we're here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.




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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3465481
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned