Accounts Payable Specialist

This Accounts Payable Specialist role at The E.W. Scripps Company involves performing accounts payable tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of transactions. Key responsibilities include monitoring customer assistance, resolving issues, working with third-party processors, assisting with escheat processes, performing T&E audits, and managing vendor information in the ERP system. The specialist will also support management with audits and special projects.

Must Have

• Monitor the Accounts Payable customer assistance call line and email box
• Resolve all accounts payable issues in a timely manner
• Work with the 3rd party utility and telecom invoice processor in setting up new accounts and resolving any issues
• Assist with the escheat process
• Perform the T&E audits
• Add new vendors and make related changes in ERP system per W-9 or W-8 and other signed documentation
• Assist management when needed with audits and special projects
• High School degree or GED
• 1-3 years experience in Customer Service, Accounts Payable or related field

Good to Have

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
• Attention to detail and accuracy is imperative
• Able to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative
• Ability to work well with all levels of management, associates, and external personnel

This role involves performing accounts payable tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Monitor the Accounts Payable customer assistance call line and email box
• Resolve all accounts payable issues in a timely manner
• Work with the 3rd party utility and telecom invoice processor in setting up new accounts and resolving any issues
• Assist with the escheat process
• Perform the T&E audits
• Add new vendors and make related changes in ERP system per W-9 or W-8 and other signed documentation
• Assist management when needed with audits and special projects.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• High School degree or GED
• 1-3 years experience in Customer Service, Accounts Payable or related field

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
• Attention to detail and accuracy is imperative
• Able to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative
• Ability to work well with all levels of management, associates, and external personnel

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