Accounts Payable Specialist

KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world's leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car, cruise, or vacation package. We're also transforming the in-travel experience with our app and new accommodation software. For more information, visit www.KAYAK.com.
As an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of metasearch brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined. Many employees are dedicated to one brand, but we all have the benefit of using each others strengths and insights. Together, we're able to help people experience the world through dining and travel.
In this role, you will:
Support the Accounts Payable process at KAYAK/OpenTable. Activities include timely processing of vendor invoices, analysis of the vendor inquiries, ensuring feedback is provided within agreed timescales, identification of corrective actions following process failure, and identification of improvement opportunities. In addition to external vendors, you will also review travel and expense claims acting as the face of Finance to explain the T&E policy and how to use the T&E reimbursement system to users across the business.
We are looking for someone who has excellent problem solving skills, is a strong communicator, flourishes with process improvement and enjoys working in an exciting environment to support our continued growth.

• Understand and ensure all AP and expense reimbursement procedures are documented and reviewed on an annual basis.
• Actively manage the global AP inbox and ensure all items are organized and actioned in a timely manner.
• Review, verify and post invoices in a quality and timely manner including account coding
• Ensure approval requirements are met.
• Process and Audit Travel & Expense reimbursement reports for compliance with policy.
• Prepare daily bank reconciliations, post journal entries to record non-AP and non-cash application transactions.
• Actively investigate queries or discrepancies from internal customers and external vendors.
• Act as liaison between Finance and the wider Business to resolve discrepancies.
• Review and respond to vendor queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with system changes, process improvements and initiatives to streamline AP functions

Please apply if:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience in AP ideally in a rapid change environment
• Must be comfortable working in a rapid change environment and be willing to actively participate in projects to process improvements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (vlookup, pivot tables, etc.)
• Experience with accounting software such as NetSuite a plus
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written, ability to communicate confidently and professionally with all levels within the organization.
• Solution focused with the ability to prioritize and lead multiple tasks in order to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Generous paid vacation
• Day off on your birthday
• Company matched retirement plans
• Health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Headspace Subscription
• Drinks, coffee, snacks, games etc.
• Weekly Catered Lunches
• Free massages from professional massage therapists
• Universal Paid Parental Leave

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Diversity and Inclusion
We aspire to have a workplace that reflects all of the diverse communities we serve. We know that when we have diverse teams we produce more creative ideas, products, and better outcomes for our team members. OpenTable/KAYAK is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for roles on our team. Whoever you are, just be you.
We will 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.
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