The Accounts Payable Associate will assist in day-to-day activities associated with the procurement and accounts payable functions. Recently, the Company has moved towards processing/approving invoices electronically via Coupa. As a result, there is an increased need to drive additional value from the P2P function. The key areas of focus will include expanding the usage of purchase orders and pre-approval of spend, electronic supplier enablement, third-party vendor payments, and driving additional efficiencies. This role requires someone who can both perform the data entry day-to-day tasks of a payables assistant and provide subject matter suggestions into developing and enhancing the department moving forward. Tasks include:

1. Assist in identifying and delivering enhancements to Coupa Procure-to-Pay and Netsuite AP platforms that drive the efficiency of P2P processes.
2. Assist in identifying and implementing solutions for delivering additional value such as early payment discounts.
3. Assist in creating dashboards, scorecards, and other reports that drive awareness of cost reduction opportunities and enable key decision-making.
4. Assist in processing and validating invoices requiring payment with various payment methods.
5. Assist employees and vendors with questions regarding invoice status, reporting, and training.
6. Support supplier enablement effort by approving vendor requests and ensuring suppliers receive electronic POs and submit electronic invoices. 
7. Assist with day-to-day responsibilities associated with processing purchase orders, vendor invoices, procurement system expansion, and enabling suppliers.

Requirement

• BA or BS in Business Administration, Accounting or related field
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel including VBA required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Technologically savvy with the ability pick up many different platforms. Experience with NetSuite and Coupa a plus.
• Basic understanding of how a purchasing/payables system works
• Ability to comprehend purpose of task, and anticipate next steps within the big picture
• Common sense

Experience:

0-4 years