Accounts Payable Specialist

Discover Financial Services Riverwoods , IL 62998

Posted 4 days ago

Discover. A brighter future.

With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description:

Responsible for engaging with business partners to understand transactions and activities. Ensures reports and transactional information is accurate for financial reporting, accounting records, inclusion in filings, and payments. Completes control activities in support of accurate books and records. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

Responsibilities

  • Identifies and implements control improvements and process efficiencies. Supports automations, cost reduction opportunities, system enhancements, and collaboration efforts.

  • Manages the flow of transactions through various internal and external systems. Supports system testing efforts, trouble shooting, and requirements-gathering activities. Ensures the accuracy and integrity of information entered into the procurement-to-payment systems. Ensures transactions are appropriately reflected.

  • Provides support and education to internal customers on processes, policies, and controls. Participates in cross-functional teams to support the advancement of priorities in areas of responsibility, new business initiatives, and resolution of production events.

  • Ensures timely completion of transactional procurement-to-payment activities from requisition to disbursement. Gathers relevant supporting details from source reports and business partners. Identifies the root cause of issues and the appropriate resolutions.

  • Provides financial reporting, audits, and compliance to satisfy requests.

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum, here's what we need from you:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • 1+ years of experience in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • In lieu of a degree, 4+ years of experience in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

If we had our say, we'd also look for:

  • 2+ years of experience in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • Accounts Payable, P2P, or related certification

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Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jul-02-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation:

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $58,500.00 to $90,900.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits:

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Paid Time Off

  • 401(k) Plan

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

  • STD, Life, LTD and AD&D

  • Recognition Program

  • Education Assistance

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Family Support Programs

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com.

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)

Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email HireAccommodation@discover.com. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.


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