Accounts Payable Accountant

Lithium delivers awesome digital customer experiences at scale for the world’s biggest brands including Airbnb, AT&T, Sephora and Spotify. Comprising Social Media Management and Communities, the Lithium engagement platform enables brands to manage multiple digital touchpoints, facilitate millions of conversations, and drive smarter decisions through data – connecting customers, content and conversations at the right digital moment.

As a member of the Corporate Controller’s team, this position is responsible for assisting with the processing, accounting, reconciliations, analysis and reporting of transactions related to Accounts Payable Operations.

* Ensure compliance with corporate accounts payable policies, procedures and controls * Assist with the maintenance of vendor master files * Review, code, enter, match to PO and process vendor invoices * Assist with the preparation and processing of vendor payments (wires, ACH, checks) * Apply wire and ACH payments to sub-ledger * Participate in month-end close activities * Create / run accounts payable reports as needed * Monitor and respond to AP alias mailbox * Research and respond to internal and external vendor invoice or payment inquiries * Process AP/AR offset * Process W-9 / W-8 or other statutory forms * Assist with document archiving * Assist with account reconciliations and analysis * Analyze accounts payable and related data as necessary * Assist with the development of AP solutions and requirements for new applications or enhancements * Assist finance and operating departments with accounts payable related matters * Assist with the compilation and updates of accounts payable scorecard metrics * Assist with special projects as needed * Assist in providing analysis on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks) * Assist in 1099 reporting

* AA/BS/BA or equivalent degree * 3+ year of accounts payable, accounting or other relevant work experience * Experience with PO, receiving and invoice processing and related processes and procedures * Ability to effectively communicate with vendors, employees and management (verbal, email, correspondence) * Proficient in PC applications (excel, word, email) * Experience with ERP applications (preferably NetSuite) * Good analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail * Ability to effectively interact with multiple functional departments * Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines * Strong time management and organizational skills