Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Analyze and process incoming expenditures according to company guidelines and regulations while providing customer service for all internal and external accounts payable (AP) inquiries for Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP). Reports to Director of Shared Services.

Key expenditures, stop pays and reissues into the accounts payable system with consistent accuracy and proficient data entry skills. Expenditure types include manual invoices, expense reports, wires and hand checks. Upload electronic invoices using a system interface.

Key and match invoices to purchase orders and receipts in purchasing and accounts payable systems. Mark invoices as paid in purchasing system based on reporting from the accounts payable system.

Verify proper documentation, coding, and appropriate authorization approvals on all expenses and expense reports. Route unresolved expenditures to obtain additional information from approver or purchaser.

Batch, scan, and attach all invoices into accounts payable system.

Run "end of day" and "end of month" processes to identify errors as well as transmit general ledger (GL) entries and check batches. Keep a log of all checks that are picked up in person by employees.

Analyze expenditure for proper processing by monitoring taxation and variances. Monitor vendor statements to ensure proper reconciliation.

Communicate with internal and external customers regarding invoice processing.

Open, sort and distribute internal mail on a daily basis.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

4+ years of experience in accounts payable, business, or finance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multi-task while working in a fast-paced team environment

Must possess strong analytical and computer skills

Oracle Fusion and NetSuite experience is preferred

A minimum of 10,000 ksph is required