Senior Executive - Accounts Payable

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

As an Senior Executive - Accounts Payable , you will represent AKQA to external vendors in a highly professional and customer-focused manner. It is expected that you will provide exceptional service to AKQA employees submitting invoices for processing and reimbursable expenses (Concur) for North America. This role plays a crucial role in managing a companys financial obligations, ensuring that all invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time. This position will support AKQA North America and will be working on US hours (Eastern time)

Shift - US

Role Requirements

• 3-5 years of dedicated Accounts Payable experience
• Experience with high-volume invoice processing and have knowledge of Three-Way Matching (verifying that the Purchase Order ties to the vendor’s invoice)
• Assign the correct General Ledger codes to processed invoices
• Execute weekly payment runs via ACH/wire
• Assist the accounting team by ensuring all invoices for the period are accrued or booked by the cutoff date
• Process vendor invoices and reimbursable expenses promptly and accurately
• Attention to detail is a must, process invoices accurately and follow the process to remain compliant (obtain pertinent approvals and necessary paperwork)
• Understand financial controls and best practices related to AP processes
  
  

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Has the ability to follow-up, multi-task, communicate effectively and clearly
• Courteous demeanor and works well with multiple colleagues cross departmentally
• Attention to detail, learns quickly, adaptable, flexible and has service-oriented mentality
• Experience working with Sage 500 or other relevant applications a plus (not required)
• Comfortable working autonomously
• Excellent data entry speed and accuracy
• Ability to maintain organized vendor files and records (digital)
  
  

We believe great work happens when were together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. Thats why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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