Sr Accounting Processor

Overview:

This role provides accounting support for the Accounts Payable Research function, ensuring accurate and timely payments. The Senior Accounting Processor is primarily responsible for receiving and resolving invoice issues, answering Manager questions, processing consolidated billing, and month-end accounting responsibilities.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Receive restaurant manager and director calls and address their questions with regards to vendors’ payment status and other issues.
• Receive and resolve escalated vendor invoice/payment calls.
• Process and resolve alcohol check payment issues
• Process national account invoices that are centrally billed (consolidated billing)
• Review and Process vendor statements for non-consolidated national accounts
• Receive and respond to restaurant operator P&L questions
• Review and approve invoice processing corrections from the offshore team.
• Provide ongoing quality training & development for offshore team.
• Monitor and engage on vendor emails.
• Research and collect AP vendor debit balances.
• Support with accounting month end close activities.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of management
• Strong follow-through for problem resolution
• Experience with Oracle accounting systems and Business Intelligence reporting a plus, or other large ERP and databases
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize a high-volume workload
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Exhibits a sense of urgency, understands the importance of month-end closing deadlines
• Excellent attendance record
• Positive attitude, teamwork spirit with a willingness to help

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two years of related experience in Accounts Payable and Accounting
• Bachelors degree preferred