People are at the core of Fareportal. We are one of the fastest growing travel technology companies in the world; our portfolio of travel brands, including flagship product CheapOair, receive over 100 million visitors annually.

We are currently seeking a Manager for Accounts Payable. This person will be responsible for reviewing and auditing invoices, reconciling credit card transactions and performing month end accruals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background with general ledger systems, internal controls, procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures.

There isn’t a better time to join our growing team!

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Responsibilities
 

• Manage and conduct Accounts Payable activities of processing payment of invoices in a timely and accurately manner


• Run payments on a weekly basis including check, ACH, ETF, or credit card


• Review and audit invoices for appropriate documentation, including contract, proper approval and coding, adherence to policy in accordance with expense policies and process


• Audit and reconcile credit card transactions/bills, as well as post JEs


• Perform required month end accruals, AP reconciliation and bank reconciliations


• Review employee expense reports in accordance with the Company's travel and expense reimbursement policy


• Responsible for full cycle accounts payable, vendor relationships, review aging reports weekly, un-invoiced receipts report, etc.


• Respond to and resolve inquiries/issues involving vendor payment discrepancies, account status, adjustments and differences, etc.


• Provide customer service to external vendors, and employees of the company


• Assist in preparing reports or returns, including 1099 are required by State or Federal agencies


• Participate in monthly and quarterly close process and ensure proper accounting treatment


• Participate in the annual and interim internal and external audits


• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and generally accepted accounting practices


• Maintain internal control procedure, accounting policies and audit requests to enforce policy compliance and report on noncompliance


• Maximize system resources and improve efficiency and productivity.


• Ensure that global Accounts Payable policies and procedures are followed, communicated, maintained and monitored within the organization and with external vendors.


• Skill development /training for AP team to maximize application and individual productivity


• Participate in ERP system implementation, identify transform issues and provide suggestions.

Qualification

Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or a related field


• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including previous in a supervisory role


• Strong background with the full Accounts Payable cycle within a corporate accounting or finance function; experience in high volume payable.


• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems, internal controls, procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures

Skills

• Proficiency with a financial reporting system, QuickBooks and ERP system experience preferred.


• High level of proficiency using Excel.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks, operate within tight deadlines, and escalate issues as necessary.


• Strong accounting skills and ability to analyze data and identify trends.


• Well-organized, extreme attention to detail and a self-directed individual.


• Strong people and customer service skills, advocate positive working relationships among internal and external customers.


• Effective communication and strong interpersonal

Personal Impact: Our casual company culture boasts innovation, collaboration and harbors a unique entrepreneurial spirit.

The right people will. . . .

• Understand the unique challenges and tremendous opportunities associated with a rapidly growing fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, with the ability to deal with ambiguity but equally the freedom to explore and innovate.


• Manage a continuously evolving sets of priorities when everything (really-everything!) is important. You can’t get overwhelmed or sidetracked easily.


• Be vocal with idea generation; speaking-up fuels discussion, ideation and group-think. 98% ideas may fly by the way side – but your impenetrable spirit allows the other 2% to soar! Your voice defines the value you bring to the organization.


• Maturity to work goals at hand, but also able to consider overall strategies of the firm and create opportunities previously unseen.


• Understand power of ownership culture; built on principles and values that compel everyone at Fareportal to think and act like an owner of the business.

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Fareportal’s Mission is to “Make travel effortless, affordable, and enjoyable by providing customers with their perfect trip, through the relentless pursuit of innovation in technology and unsurpassed customer service.” If you love technology, travel and innovation, commence your journey here.

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