Accounts Payable Specialist

Contrast Security is the world’s only application security software that quickly and accurately stops hackers from stealing data via web applications – the most successful attack vector. Contrast employs patented, deep security instrumentation to strengthen applications before they’re deployed, protect them in production and provide visibility throughout the application lifecycle. As a result, organizations can act faster against threats and immediately reduce their attack surface.

As a member of Contrast’s accounting team, you will be responsible for the processing of vendor invoices, obtaining support for and processing payments related to our corporate credit cards, and processing employee expense reports. In this role, you will also be a key contributor to improved systems and automation for processing payments and disbursements. You can also expect to use your analytical talents to support ad-hoc reporting and analysis. Working from our Los Altos, CA headquarters, you will collaborate with colleagues throughout the company as a self-motivated team player, ready to roll up your sleeves.

* Be the first point of contact in supporting, interfacing and developing solid vendor relationships * Process vendor invoices, including scanning, vouching, obtaining approvals and entry into the accounts payable system * Process corporate credit cards, obtaining supporting receipts and information to accurately vouch * Process expense reports, including receipts validation and compliance with Company’s expense reimbursement policy * Analyze and import expenses from our vendor payments and expense reporting systems into the accounting system * Complete the weekly disbursements process which may include electronic payments, live checks, wires and ACH transactions * Process 1099s and property tax filings on an annual basis * Maintain vendor records, including updated W9s * Deliver ad-hoc projects and reports as needed

**Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related work experience * 3+ years of hands on, full cycle accounts payable and expense report processing, including the processing of corporate credit cards * Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and strong organization skills * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, ability to interact across all levels of management and interface with vendors in a clear and professional manner * Knowledge of QuickBooks, Bill.com, and Concur/Expensify * Solid MS Office & Excel skills **Bonus Points for** * Experience working in a high growth startup environment * Experience with invoice and payment processing automation