Accounts Payable Specialist

With millions of diners 60000 restaurant partners and 25 years of experience OpenTable part of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG) is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most their team their guests and their bottom line while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. Youll also be part of a global team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others and it defines our culture.

About the job

As an Accounts Payable Specialist on our global team you will drive accurate and timely payments for vendors and employee expense reimbursements. You will serve as a key partner to internal and external stakeholders guiding users across the business on travel and expense policies and systems. Collaborating with leadership you will help implement global process improvements that promote efficiency and scalability. Your efforts will support a fast-paced growing environment by delivering excellent customer service and fostering strong collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume vendor invoices accurately and manage aging reports to ensure timely payment of outstanding balances.
• Review and approve employee expense reports ensuring adherence to internal travel and expense policies and service level agreements serving as a subject matter expert to guide users across the business on policy compliance and T&E system usage.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by proactively managing accounts payable inquiries reviewing vendor agreements to ensure payment compliance and advising stakeholders on vendor or contract queries.
• Support month-end close activities verify miscellaneous accounts and ensure compliance with internal accounts payable procedures.
• Prepare and analyze various financial reports including metrics expense audits and categorization reviews to support business objectives.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive process improvements address system inquiries and support project-specific tasks for scalability.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in finance operations accounts payable or a closely related field.
• Bachelors degree in finance economics accounting or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel including advanced data functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities demonstrating a solution-focused approach to meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems specifically NetSuite and Docupeak.
• Demonstrated understanding of data flows through end-to-end accounts payable processes.
• Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively across cross-functional departments.
• Strong critical thinking skills paired with a dedicated customer service mindset.
• High level of attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits and Perks

• Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
• Focus on mental health and well-being:
• Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
• Company-paid subscription to Headspace
• Annual company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
• Paid parental leave
• 5 weeks paid vacation
• Time off for your birthday
• Paid volunteer time
• Focus on your career growth:
• Development Dollars
• Leadership development
• Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
• Travel Discounts
• Employee Resource Groups
• Private health & dental insurance
• Income protection and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Program - including 24/7 GP & free legal advice
• Pension plan contributions
• Discounted gym membership
• Bike2Work
• Season ticket loan
• Social events & Thursday happy hours
• Free lunch 2 days per week

The best connections happen face-to-face whether youre sitting down to dinner or having coffee with a coworker. Thats why OpenTable has adopted a hybrid workplace model. This role aligns with that approach with an expectation of coming into the office two days a weekgiving employees the best of both worlds: in-person collaboration and flexibility.

Work Environment & Flexibility

At OpenTable we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls Slack messages or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues respond to restaurant partners and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations.

Inclusion

Were committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table so were building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serveand fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application/interview process or on the job were here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.

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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1