This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
We are looking for a temporary Accounts Payable Specialist to join us in the Global AP team at KAYAK. In this role you will be working closely with internal and external stakeholders and ensure accurate and timely payments to our vendors and employee expense reimbursements. You will also review travel and expense claims and act as the face of the Global AP team to explain the T&E policy and how to use the T&E reimbursement system to users across the business. You will support Sr. Manager to drive global AP process improvements that promote efficiency and scalability. The ideal candidate is curious, embraces change and thrives on process improvement. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and have excellent problem-solving skills. You enjoy working independently but know the value of teamwork and collaboration. A successful candidate has a strong customer service mindset and ability to operate effectively in a challenging, fast-paced environment to support our continued growth.
Job Responsibility:
Accurately and efficiently process vendor invoices, ensuring timeliness and attention to detail
Provide excellent, responsive customer service to vendors and internal stakeholders
Review and approve employee expense reports in accordance with the company’s T&E policy
Manage invoice and payment related vendor queries promptly and professionally, ensuring timely resolution
Review vendor accounts and bank details to ensure compliance with payments, advise Business on vendor and contract queries
Support ad hoc invoice and payment issue investigation and vendor reconciliation process
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to Accounts Payable
Support month end close activities related to Accounts Payable (investigation and resolution of failed and duplicate payments and payment application issues)
Monitor Accounts Payable aging reports and ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Accounts Payable
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting
A high level of attention to detail, with a strong focus on accuracy and data integrity
Experience with NetSuite, SoftCo, Expensify or Zendesk is an advantage
Proven ability to prioritize and manage your own workload effectively, handling multiple tasks and competing deadlines
Ability and willingness to quickly absorb new information and adapt in a fast-changing environment
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with the confidence to engage professionally at all organizational levels
A solution focused, hands-on mindset, with strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams across the organization
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
Strong customer-service focus and commitment to delivering high-quality business support
Curiosity and interest in ERP systems and understanding end-to-end AP data flows
Nice to have:
exposure to Accounting is an asset
What we offer:
Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
No Meeting Fridays
Travel Discounts
Employee Resource Groups
health benefits
flexible spending account
retirement benefits
life insurance
paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays)