Job Profile
Vista has a global reach with operational hubs across the globe and an expert workforce of over 4,400 aviation professionals. Vista's fast-paced growth and its relationship with the best partner operators open the door to lifelong career opportunities across the group - to create the best service in business aviation, in every region in the world.
As our finance team is expanding, we are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our affiliated operating partner Jet Edge in Columbus, OH. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with genuine interest in finance and seeking a career within an international business
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing vendor and customer service relationships and the processing of Accounts Payable transactions. This role will work as part of a shared services function, with global counterparts and responsibilities. An ideal candidate will contribute to establishment and maintenance of internal controls to ensure accurate, complete, efficient, and timely recording of financial transactions.
Your Responsibilities
- Own the entire lifecycle of Accounts Payable transactions, which includes timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments in accordance with contract terms and company policies and guidelines.
- Manage external vendor and internal customer relations, including the new vendor onboarding process and timely responses to expense or payment inquiries.
- Perform reconciliations of vendor statements to the AP sub-ledger for accuracy and work with vendors to resolve any payment discrepncies;
- Responsible for proper general ledger coding of purchases, follow up with internal department managers on any discrepancies, perform month-end close processes, including the preparation of AP related accruals.
- Assist with special projects as needed.
Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- A minimum 3 years’ experience in a high volume, automated accounts payable environment.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities across multiple departments and workstreams.
- Experience with SAP or related large ERP systems preferred.
- Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Excel and databases.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Prior experience assisting with month-end close activities such as preparations of accrual schedules, reconciliations, and reviews of aged accounts payable schedules.
