Accounts Payable Coordinator II - Full Time Seasonal - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Accounts Payable Coordinator II will support San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's mission of saving species worldwide by reviewing accounts payable documentation and processing invoices against valid purchase orders. They will also reconcile discrepancies, apply available credit to invoices, and process payments to suppliers. This position will report to the Accounts Payable Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Process high volume of vendor invoices and credits, including review of pricing, account coding and payment terms. Work with suppliers to resolve pricing or quantity discrepancies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with business partners, respond to inquiries and requests, and effectively coordinate activities to ensure vendor payments can be issued in accordance with agreed upon terms.
• Apply available credits against outstanding invoices and issue timely payment of vendor invoices.
• Perform detailed review of vendor statements, reconciling for any outstanding invoices and resolving misapplications of payments.
• Reviews accuracy of receipts created against POs, and assists users with any necessary corrections
• Record month-end journal entry accruals and make any necessary adjusting entries to invoice records
   

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

JOB EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of five years’ experience with full cycle accounts payable required.
• Experience with Coupa eProcurement, and Blackbaud Financial Edge is a plus.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

•  Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

•  Thorough understanding of accounts payable.
• Check information for accuracy and reconcile accounts.
• Time management and organizational skill, with high attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written).
•  Work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiently use a variety of computer systems and accounting software.

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: San Diego, CA 
• Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Seasonal Position 
• Hourly Rate: $29.34