Accounts Payable Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team at WTHR-TV in Indianapolis. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will provide accurate responses and quality customer service to suppliers, business units, and customers. You will coordinate the flow of invoices in Oracle, perform final checks of invoices for accuracy, and maintain supplier information.

Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate responses and quality customer service while maintaining strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and sites.
• Coordinate flow of invoices in Oracle by working through various queues for assigned sites daily.
• Perform final check of all invoices to ensure invoice accuracy.
• Perform accurate supplier maintenance by creating new suppliers and maintaining existing suppliers.
• Handle specialized tasks such as special handling, processing returned checks, and various supplier maintenance projects.
• Respond to site and supplier inquiries regarding payables.
• Address email inquiries from NSSC AP mailbox and 1-800 telephone line.
• Conduct payables and supplier research, such as obtaining W-9s, auditing supplier statements, validating banking information, and processing voids or cancellations.
• Process records in AppZen daily to resolve issues preventing the flow and routing of invoices for payment.
• Perform other duties as required, including special projects.

Requirements:

• High school degree/GED required.
• 1-2 years of accounts payable experience in an automated environment preferred.
• Shared service experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of accounting policies and procedures.
• Desire, ability, and curiosity to investigate and recommend improvements to processes, procedures, and technology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience in the Oracle Cloud environment is preferred but not required.
• Proven attention to detail, good organizational and prioritizing skills, and ability to multi-task and work in a rapidly expanding and changing environment.
• Ability to be self-motivated and proactive.
• Collaborative approach and experience working well with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written); strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Access to Teladoc and Spring Health services.