Accounts Payable Accountant at 2U

What We’re Looking For:

The Accounts Payable Accountant will perform accounting and administrative tasks, maintaining and adhering to a good control environment in the Accounts Payable function to ensure accurate record keeping and cost allocations. 

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

Accounting

• Process weekly Accounts Payable to ensure timely payments of vendor invoices and expenses and correct allocation in the general ledger.
• Assist with automating certain aspects of the AP process in order to increase efficiencies.
• Review and approve travel and entertainment expense reports and be the point of contact for employee questions around T&E.
• Record monthly journal entries in the general ledger and perform monthly reconciliations related to payables.
• Processing ad spend invoices and journals.
• Assist in reconciling credit cards at month end.
• Ensure that all invoices are captured in accordance with VAT regulations (South Africa, United Kingdom and United States of America).

Reporting & Analysis

• The ability to grasp a thorough understanding of accounts payable reporting to provide insight into future business operations.
• Spend Reporting (eg for BBBEE).

Systems

• Facilitate the implementation of new business practices within the AP division. 

Team Support

• Assist with internal and external audits as required.
• Document policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned.

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification (Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree). 
• 1-3 years relevant finance experience, including strong reconciliation experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of the treatment of Input and Output VAT under the South African and United Kingdom legislation. 
• Experience working with an ERP Accounting system (Sage, SAP, Oracle, Acumatica) advantageous.

Other Attributes That Will Help You In This Role:

• Excellent time management and organisational skills. 
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy. 
• Problem solving skills.