Accounts Payable Accountant Associate

Job Description

Company Description

As the world's leader in digital payments technology, Visa's mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company's dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.

At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.

You're an Individual. We're the team for you. Together , let's transform the way the world pays.

Job Description

· Ensure processing of invoices is in compliance with established key controls

· Provide strong customer service and demonstrate initiative in preventing invoice and payment issues

· Adhere to established SLAs, personal and team targets in invoices and amounts processed during the established timespan

· Assist, research, and resolve invoice and payment issues with internal employees and external vendors within service level commitments

· Ensure special handling invoices for critical suppliers are processed timely and accurately

· Coordinate with Controllership and Sourcing analysts to increase Ariba adoption

· Interface with Sourcing and Data Maintenance teams to resolve supplier setup issues related to Purchase Orders

· Assist in documentation of the Accounts Payable function; train internal and external customers on policy and procedures

· Work with internal business units to implement process improvements

· Assist with internal audit walk-throughs and SOX documentation

· Assist management with ad hoc projects as necessary

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-3 years of accounts payable experience in a professional services firm environment, which includes Invoice processing, Payment Processing, Supplier invoice statement reconciliation and basic accounting principles
• Fluent with the Procure to Pay principles and concept
• Required experience with the Ariba Procure to Pay system
• Familiarity with global payment standards and payment types
• Required experience with Oracle, with a focus on Accounts Payable and Invoice modules
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong commitment to customer service
• Independent and self-motivated - ability to work with little or no direct supervision
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to support team environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience)