Associate Accountant

This role is responsible for Accounts Payable activities within the Corporate Controllership team, reporting to the Manager overseeing the payables processes for North America and Canada. The primary focus of this role is to accurately process invoices in accordance with Visa’s policies and to promote the Full Service Model by collaborating with many cross-functional teams in effort to reduce the touchpoints to get a supplier paid.   

Responsibilities

• Ensure processing of invoices is in compliance with established key controls
• Provide strong customer service and demonstrate initiative in preventing invoice and payment issues
• Assist, research, and resolve invoice and payment issues with internal employees and external vendors within service level commitments
• Ensure special handling invoices for critical suppliers are processed timely and accurately
• Coordinate with Controllership and Sourcing analysts to increase Ariba adoption
• Support the AP import feed process for all automated invoice files, which includes troubleshooting issues to resolution
• Interface with Sourcing and Data Maintenance teams to resolve supplier setup issues related to Purchase Orders
• Assist in documentation of the Accounts Payable function, train internal and external customers on policy and procedures
• Assist management with ad hoc projects as necessary for the Finance organization
• Assist with internal audit, walk-through, and SOX documentation
• Partner with cross-functional teams to fully support the Full Service Model in Finance

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 months of work experience or a Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of work experience
• Minimum 2 years of accounts payable accounting experience in a professional services firm environment with some experience in expense accounting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong commitment to customer service
• Experience with Oracle Accounts Payable preferred but not required
• Fluent with the Procure to Pay principles and concept
• Ariba knowledge is a plus
• Independent and self-motivated, Ability to work with little or no direct supervision
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and a keen sense for accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment with changing priorities
• Ability to support team environment
• Intermediate/Advanced excel skills
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent experience)

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 66,200.00 to 93,750.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.