Accounts Payable Associate, Third Party Payments

WEX is a finance company seeking a motivated Accounts Payable Associate to join their Third-Party Payments team. The role involves managing the payment cycle for vendors, ensuring compliance, and contributing to the modernization of financial workflows.

Responsibilities

• Execute the end-to-end payment cycle for third-party vendors across multiple payment rails (ACH, Wire, Credit Card), ensuring total accuracy and adherence to internal controls
• Facilitate the secure onboarding and maintenance of third-party profiles, strictly following SOX compliance protocols and safeguarding sensitive PII and financial data
• Support internal and external audit cycles by providing precise documentation and ensuring all transactions align with company policies and financial standards
• Partner with Operations Finance teams to assist in identifying, implement, and document process improvements that optimize payment workflows and minimize payment risks

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline
• Prior experience (including internships) in a corporate finance or accounting environment
• A fundamental grasp of the AP cycle is preferred, but a high capacity for learning complex workflows is required
• Advanced command of Microsoft Excel for data analysis
• Strong interest in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa) and a desire to leverage AI and automation tools
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to diagnose discrepancies and propose logical, data-driven solutions
• Refined interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to represent the Finance department professionally to third-party stakeholders
• Ability to maintain precision under tight deadlines and an eagerness to embrace technological advancements in the finance sector
• A fundamental grasp of the AP cycle

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurances
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• And more

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