Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Length: Permanent Position

Location: UK (Remote)

With millions of diners, tens of thousands of restaurants, and 23+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a unique insight into the world of hospitality. We champion restaurants, bars, wineries, and other venues around the world, helping them attract guests, manage capacity, improve operations and maximize revenue.

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of travel brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined.

Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. You’ll work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, and get the benefits, flexibility, and support you need to succeed.

The Role:

We are looking for a temporary Accounts Payable Specialist to join us in the Global AP team at KAYAK OpenTable. In this role you will work closely with internal and external partners and ensure accurate and timely payments to our vendors and employee expense reimbursements. You will also review travel and expense claims and act as the face of the Global AP team to explain the T&E policy and how to use the T&E reimbursement system to users across the business. You will support Sr. Manager to drive global AP process improvements that promote efficiency and scalability. The ideal candidate is curious, adopts change and grows with process improvement. You are detail oriented, highly organized and have excellent problem solving skills. You enjoy working independently but know the value of partnership and collaboration. A successful candidate has a strong customer service approach and ability to operate optimally in an exciting, fast-paced environment to support our continued growth!

 

In this role, you will:

• Responsible for accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices

• Provide excellent, timely customer service to our vendors and other stakeholders

• Timely review and approval of expense reports against our T&E policy and SLA’s

• Proactively handle the accounts payable email inbox and respond to inquiries promptly and professionally in line with SLA’s

• Review vendor agreements and vendor accounts to ensure compliance with payments, advise Business on vendor and contract queries

• Support the preparation of various Accounts Payable reports: AP Metrics, expense audits, AP statistics and expense categorization reviews

• Review AP Miscellaneous accounts on a weekly basis to ensure postings are up to date. 

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to Accounts Payable

• Support month end close activities related to Accounts Payable

• Supervise Accounts Payable aging reports and ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices

• Support Sr. Manager and Global AP process improvement by answering system and AP process related questions and assisting with project specific tasks

Please apply if:

• 2-4 years of experience in Finance Operations, exposure to Accounting is an asset  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance/Economics/Accounting

• Ability and willingness to quickly absorb new information and work in a rapid change environment

• Outstanding social skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to communicate confidently and professionally at all levels within the organization  

• Solution focused and hands-on with the ability to prioritize effectively own work in order to meet deadlines

• Sophisticated Microsoft Excel skills (vlookup, pivot tables, etc.)

• Strive for excellent business support and embrace customer service mindset and critical thinking  

• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally with various departments throughout the organization

• Curiosity about ERP systems and data flows through end to end AP processes

• Proactive approach to problem solving and a high level of attention to detail

• Experience with Docupeak and Netsuite is considered an advantage

Benefits and Perks

• You will accrue 25 vacation days per year in addition to statutory UK Bank Holidays

• One Celebration Day per calendar year

• Private Health & Dental and Life Insurances

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Pension Fund

• Gym Discount

• Bike2Work

• Season Loan Ticket

• Reimbursable eye tests and 100 GBP contribution towards VDU glasses only

• Perkbox & Booking.com business discounts

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

OpenTable aspires to be a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and a culture that is inclusive and welcoming. Hiring people with different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas is critical to innovation and to how we deliver great experiences for our users and our partners. Representation matters.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.