Accounts Payable Clerk at Sonesta International Hotels Corporation in Newton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Job Description Summary

The AP Clerk is responsible for ensuring that all accounts payables transactions are managed efficiently and effectively, including invoice scanning/processing, vendor setup and maintenance and payment processing.

Job Description

• Inputs invoices into the Yardi system for payment processing, ensuring that invoices are coded according to Sonesta chart of accounts and USAIL (Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry) standards


• Prepares monthly payable accruals, including outstanding invoices received but not yet paid and goods/services received with PO pending invoice


• Processes payments through ACH, checks, vendor cards etc.


• Reconciles statements from vendors and resolves any discrepancies


• Reconciles statements from online travel agencies (OTA)


• Transfers payments to OTAs via Travel Agency Commission Settlement (TACS) weekly


• Supports Senior AP Clerk with new vendor setup and performs periodic checks to identify inactive/duplicate vendors


• Supports Senior AP Clerk with monthly reconciliations and expense reports as needed


• Performs special projects as needed

Key Competencies Required

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  • Strong experience building relationships and working with third party vendors to resolve any outstanding inquires
  
  
  • Significant experience interpreting and processing invoices
  
  
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  
  
  • Understanding of USAIL standards
  
  
  
  

Additional Job Description

A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency.

• 0-2 years’ experience of accounts payable experience and basic bookkeeping preferred


• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or work equivalent with a strong record of success in a work environment


• Strong MS Excel skills required for role. Experience using Yardi is preferred


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality work


• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think outside the box and challenge the status quo


• Ability to proactively communicate and work effectively with AP team, outside vendors, and internal customers


• Strong analytical skills and ability to accurately process numerical data


• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Excellent organization skills and must thrive in a teamwork setting


• Passionate and enthusiastic

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Health Savings Account with Company Match


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match


• Paid Vacation and Sick Days


• Sonesta Hotel Discounts


• Educational Assistance


• Paid Parental Leave


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance


• Various Employee Perks and Discounts

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered. 

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