A/P Specialist
JLL - Bellevue, WA
Position Summary:
Overview
The A/P Specialist will primarily support all aspects of account payable function for the assignment, which include invoice and payment processing, vendor payment inquiries, liaison with facility management team on resolving payment issues and A/P training support.
Roles & Responsibilities
Client Relationships
• Pro-actively support facility management team to deliver expected service levels to the Client.
• Comply with all requirements of the Client contract and support the account team to meet or exceed Key Performance Indicators.
• Deliver an exceptional quality of service, as reflected by client and internal feedback
Service Delivery
• Process various types of accounts payable transactions including data entry of vendor invoices, expense reports, manual and emergency check requests, wires etc.
• Process daily and weekly A/P for multiple sites and vendors insuring all deadlines are met in high volume environment.
• Assist site team, client and vendors with A/P issues or questions as they arise.
• Understand and comply with all Jones Lang LaSalle A/P policies and procedures.
• Monitor and enforce compliance by all Jones Lang LaSalle employees involved in the A/P process.
• Gather A/P processing metrics on a daily basis.
• Ensure that each transaction processed has appropriate approval prior to processing.
• Correspond with suppliers and respond to inquiries.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies.
• Special projects and other functions as required by manager or client.
• Maintain and update A/P process playbook and desktop operations workflows as required.
Finance Management / Cost Control / Profitability
• Seek ways to constantly reduce costs, improve efficiency and operational standards.
• Ensure compliance to accounting policies and procedures.
Leadership/Staff Management
• Actively support an environment of teamwork, co-operation, performance excellence and personal success.
• Participate in the individual performance management program, and personal development planning process.
• Act as an ambassador for JLL by behaving consistently with cultural and ethical requirements and participating in company activities.
Qualifications/Experience/Personal Characteristics
• A minimum of 2 years Accounts Payable experience.
• Proficient in data entry, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
• Working knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts, and proficiency in computer-based accounts payable applications required. Experience with JDEdwards EnterpriseOne platform is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with employees, client and vendors in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• High School diploma required; college degree preferred with Accounting coursework.
• Computer skills including proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Demonstrates consistency in values, principles and work ethic.
• Self-motivated; confident, energetic and flexible.
Posted: 30+ days ago
