Accounts Payable Coordinator I

Job Description

Job Description: The Expense Report Auditor will join a team who service the expense reporting needs of Syneos Health. This position is responsible for applying Syneos Travel Policy, Client Travel Policies, and Business Conduct Standards while performing a variety of expense report and auditing functions. The majority of tasks will involve processing and auditing expense reports while promoting a customer service environment by responding effectively to employee inquiries in a prompt, accurate, and professional manner. Duties may include, but not limited to: Job Responsibilities: Payment Processing Run payment batches (e.g., PPR - Payment Process Request) Monitor payment statuses and resolve errors Validate payment files before transmission Payment Formats Understand seeded formats (e.g., NACHA, SEPA, ISO20022) Assist in testing and validating custom formats Reconciliation Support Help with bank statement uploads Match payments with bank transactions Issue Resolution Investigate payment rejections or failures Log and track issues using internal ticketing systems Review AP share mailbox for invoices and approval based upon assignment Review AP share mailbox for inquires based upon assignment and respond within 48 hours; urgent request within 24 hours to vendor and/or internal customer Ensures all types of payments (check, ACH, wires) are made in a timely manner and are corded in Oracle accounts payable system Ensures proper approvals are included on all payments to be processed Creates check runs, EFT and wire payment batches, including preliminary register Reviews printed checks for accuracy and signatures Investigation of aged creditor balances exceeding supplier payment terms and collection of credit balances owing Assists in month end closing preparing monthly accruals Maintains files and documentations thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices. Comply with process controls outlined in narratives to meet Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls objectives. Maintain Update SOP s and operating guidelines timely. Maintain Learning Logs Follow up on invoices under queries, on hold and pending with approvers Reviewing payment exceptions & on hold documents. Qualifications Prior Accounts Payable experience for 01 to 03 Years in Payment Processing Hands-on experience in query resolution and reconciliation Strong Excel skills - at least intermediate level Experience of working in a multi-currency environment Strong organizational skills Good communication skills Ability to communicate well when working with colleagues/clients in other countries Attention to detail and accuracy Desirable: Experience of using Oracle ERP system