Accounts Payable Accountant
SendGrid is not a typical company and we’re not looking for a typical Accounts Payable Accountant! We’re a fast-growing, dynamic company searching for an enthusiastic, motivated, and driven individual to join our Financial Operations team. The ideal candidate:
Recognizes and has an appreciation for how much this role impacts downstream processes
Understands what amortization is and why it’s so helpful
Has a “glass half-full” attitude
Prides themselves on accuracy and meeting deadlines
Enjoys adding value through process improvements and has previous experience doing so
If these five attributes describe you, keep reading!
About the Role
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accounts Payable Accountant will manage the full cycle accounts payable process. This is a regular part-time position working on average 25-28 hours per week.
About You
Minimum of two years full cycle accounts payable in a mid to high volume, progressive environment
Solid understanding of the difference between the Balance Sheet and Income Statement including things like prepayments and amortization
Knowledge of use tax
Experience sending foreign and domestic wires
Excellent interpersonal skills and enthusiastic team player
Strong initiative and resourcefulness
Proven problem solving, analytical and organizational skills
Concur experience preferred
Accounting/Finance background and experience
NetSuite software and Excel experience preferred
What You’ll Do
Process day to day accounts payable transactions ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Enter and appropriately code approved invoices into the accounting system in a timely manner
Generate vendor payments weekly via check run
Collect and maintain vendor W-9’s
Generate ACH, foreign and domestic wire payments as well as checks to mail to vendors
Update vendor contact information
Answer all vendor and employee inquiries in a timely manner
Review, process and approve employee expense reports using Concur
Calculate and record use tax as appropriate by jurisdiction
File 1099s and other tax related matters including use and personal property tax returns
Participate in establishing, revising and improving accounts payable processes and procedures to ensure scalability
Maintain a filing system for all financial documents
Ensure confidentiality and security of all financial files