Accounts Payable Clerk
The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for completion of all accounts payable transactions, including invoice scanning / processing, vendor setup and maintenance. They are also responsible for supporting vendors / stakeholders with any outstanding inquiries.
Principal duties and responsibilities include :
- Process invoices in the Yardi system for payment processing, ensuring that invoices are coded according to Sonesta chart of accounts
- Initiate creation of new vendors and inputs key vendor data (i.e. W-9, business registration, bank information) into the system
- Perform periodic checks to identify inactive / duplicate vendors
- Support vendor inquiries and provides task force support for hotels requiring assistance as designated by the CFO
- Review month-end AP aging and works with AP Manager to addresses any outstanding items to avoid late payment fees
- Conduct monthly reconciliation of vendor statements to identify available unapplied cash, credit memo and / or past due invoices
- Assist the Finance group with the month end close process, escalating issues to AP Manager as needed
- Reconciles the statements from suppliers, researches and resolves any discrepancies
- Ensures non-contractual invoices have an approved PO attached and audit invoice vs PO
- Transmit Transient Travel Agency Commissions via TACS on a weekly basis
- Reconcile online travel agency commissions monthly
- Other duties as assigned
Technical :
Significant experience with invoice processing and maintaining and updating relevant AP dataDemonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Behavioral (Do the Right Thing) :
Focus on an excellent customer experienceTreat each other with respectCommit to the teamBe authentic and realCommunicate openly, honestly and clearlyBehavioral (Go Beyond) :
Exceed expectationsHold yourself and others accountableContinuously improveDig deeper and find ways to succeedQualifications and Skills :
Must be familiar with charts of accounts and assigning account distribution to invoicesUnderstanding of the steps and processes in the purchase-to-payment cycleMust be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-pace settingAbility to proactively communicate and work effectively with hotel staff, corporate management, and internal customersAbility to think outside the box and challenge the status quoAttention to detail, problem solving and trouble shooting skills are essentialStrong oral and written communicationAbility to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlinesMust thrive in a teamwork setting and have strong organizational skillsPassionate and enthusiasticPreferred Qualifications :
2+ years' of accounts payable processing experience preferredBenefits :
Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Company Match401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation and Sick DaysSonesta Hotel DiscountsEducational AssistancePaid Parental LeaveCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceVarious Employee Perks and DiscountsHospital IndemnityCritical Illness InsuranceAccident InsuranceSonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.