Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.

Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized approach and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.

We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team of around the globe. It is important to us that each and every Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field
• 1 – 5 years of related experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other accounting software
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and mathematical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Reliable and dedicated with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work on second shift to collaborate with global colleagues
• NetSuite experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Process invoices from vendors to determine outstanding balances are approved and paid on time
• Upload and route vendor bills through workflow system (Tipalti)
• Code invoices accurately to general ledger accounts, verifying proper documentation and approval
• Review vendor statements, resolving discrepancies or outstanding balances directly with the vendor
• Manage the invoice hold report, working with internal departments to resolve discrepancies
• Process passthrough vendor bills to end customers
• Prepare and provide insights on Accounts Payable reports
• Identify anomalies or changes in invoices to determine if an issue exists
• Communicate professionally and effectively over phone and email with vendors and business partners

Sphera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues.

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Experience Level

Mid Level