Job Information
Bright Horizons Senior Accounts Payable Specialist in Newton, Massachusetts
What you will be doing:
To provide daily leadership to the Accounts Payable Team to ensure that invoices, check requests and employee expense reports are processed in a timely and accurate manner. To provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers. To ensure company-wide compliance of financial controls. This position requires a greater ability to work independent of supervision and to ensure that the operation of the department runs smoothly on a daily basis.
What we hope you will bring to this role:
To review the status of the mail, LiveLink etc to ensure that invoices are being timely and properlyprocessed for payment. Serve as primary Customer Service contact for designated divisions andserve as a back-up for others in the department that are charged with Customer Service.
Ensureall payment requests comply with company polices and procedures and meet our internal control requirements. To participate in the check run process, matching, auditing, distribution of checksand filing on a regular basis.
To provide back-up and support for others in the department asnecessary.
To be proactive and identify areas of opportunity, and make recommendations tomanagement, in regards to improving customer service and streamlining the process if appropriate. Perform other tasks as required.
Able to work with minimum supervision, but, when necessary, consult with the Accounts Payable
Supervisor and/or Director of Accounts Payable for direction and/or clarity. To be held accountable on timeliness, accuracy and customer service on a regular basis. Works closely with,but, not limited to the following: Finance, Internal Audit, Cost Center Owners, Center Directors,
Suppliers and Supply Management to ensure they are meeting their needs in a timely andprofessional manner.
Education
Required/Preferred Education Level Description
Preferred Associate Degree
Required/Preferred Years of Experience Description
- Required 3-5 years of accounts payable experience with multi-site company for a mid-large organization.
The range of compensation listed here or that may be discussed in the interview process is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
Life at Bright Horizons:
Our home office employees support all facets of our business — and no matter which department you join, you’ll be part of a passionate team doing work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families.
Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Here, you’ll find traditional perks (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flex spending) plus childcare discounts, education assistance, and so much more. Join us to experience how we support our people to realize their passion, possibilities, and purpose both at work and at home. All in a workplace where you can be you. Come build a brighter future with us.
HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION?
Contact us at bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com or 855-877-6866
Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO – English (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) and EEO – Spanish (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf) along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf) .
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.