Aimbridge Corporate - Accounts Payable Specialist

Under general supervision of the Accounts Payable Manager, performs all A/P related functions in a fast-paced environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma with at least 2 years accounts payable experience required.
• Full Cycle experience utilizing a Windows-based accounting system.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate discipline and strong attention to detail as well as strong analytical, problem-solving, and organization skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, and multi-tasking skills required.
• Knowledge of MS Office is needed
• Excellent editing skills for reviewing invoices processed against paper submitted
• Excellent ability to build positive professional relationships with others. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates a focus on productivity with an expected 2-Day turn around on approved Invoices processed by the property through EPRO within the OneSource system
• Completes same day processing of invoices for demands submitted by the property by Noon CST deadline and/or by Corporate by 2:00pm CST
• Demonstrates excellent editing skills
• Confirms invoices have the appropriate documentation and back-up prior to posting
• Reviews document prior to entry to ensure duplicate payments are not made
• Duplicates payment resolution to recovery of funds
• Prioritizes invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms
• Scans, processes and posts vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and demand checks into DataPlus
• Responds to all vendor inquiries both internal and external (phone & email within 24 hours)
• Adheres to weekly and month-end closing schedules
• Assists the properties in research and resolution of AP questions
• Maintains files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Maintains AP files and various daily, weekly and monthly AP related spreadsheets and reports
• Assists with other projects as needed

PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Aimbridge Hospitality is a leading, global hospitality company with a growing hotel portfolio representing more than 1,500 properties in 50 states and 23 countries. As a top hospitality employer, we are a great place to unlock your future, providing unparalleled opportunities for you to reach places in your career you might have never imagined were possible - more opportunities to help create memorable experiences, ways to succeed, and great people to inspire you. Aimbridge Hospitality is based in Plano, TX, with additional corporate offices in Atlanta, Calgary, Fargo, Puerto Rico, San Clemente, and Washington D.C. Aimbridge EMEA has offices in Birmingham and Glasgow, UK, and Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Aimbridge LatAm has offices in Monterrey, Mexico.