Accounts Payable Specialist at 2U

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join and help grow our Procurement team. The ideal candidate must be able to deliver exceptional service to external vendors and business partners in a fun, energetic and entrepreneurial environment, while adhering to deadlines and performance standards.

The Invoicing Specialist will be instrumental in creating a customer service driven environment for both our internal and external partners. In order to accomplish this, the Invoicing Specialist must possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the flexibility to adapt to changing environments and priorities. The position provides direct support to our internal business partners by processing vendor invoices in a timely and efficient manner to honor the company’s payment obligations.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Process supplier invoices in Coupa that are in the match exception process.
• Create manual invoices in Coupa and/or Workday for non-PO spend.
• Review employee expense reports as per the approval process in Workday.
• Perform regular review of vendor information to maintain the accuracy of remittance details.
• Interact with internal and external customers in responding to inquiries or report requests.
• Assist in regular SOX auditing, internal audit testing requirements.

Things That Should Be In Your Background

• Experience in an automated, cloud-based AP environment.
• Experience with Workday or other ERP systems.
• 1-3 years’ experience of procure-to-pay experience is a preferred; knowledge of purchase orders, two or three-way matching principles required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic accounting principles, specifically prepaid/amortization schedules.
• Experience with Travel & Entertainment policies and procedures/expense report auditing.

Other Attributes That Will Help You In This Role

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Critical thinking skills necessary with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• The ability to multi-task and willingness to learn new skills.
• Proficiency with Google, Word and Excel.
• Team player who can prioritize tasks and gain efficiencies.
• The ability to work effectively in a challenging environment and a rapidly changing organization.