Accounts Payable Processor

Echostar has an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Processor to support Corporate Accounts Payable in our Finance Organization in our Hughes Network Systems Division.

This position will be located at our office in Germantown, MD . The selected candidate will join a team focused on operational excellence and strength-based disbursement responsibilities with potential growth opportunities in a global Accounts Payable organization.

Responsibilities :

• Manage and ensure accuracy in all phases of the Accounts Payable processing cycle to include : Invoice receipt / error detection, organization & control, and processing through payment.
• Manage a portfolio of vendor accounts and pick up specialized projects that will require interfacing with various staffing levels across the company and external vendors
• Process invoices according to an Accounts Payable cycle to include : 3-way match, sales tax application, approval, and payment according to established payment terms.
• Organize all invoices for weekly check runs or according to preferred payment method.
• Complete monthly service invoice accruals and be available for all month-end close activities.
• Work closely with Procurement and the vendor on all invoice discrepancies including price, quantity, or goods receipt issues.
• Review vendor statements regularly to confirm that all invoices listed have been received and that accounts are up to date and in good standing.
• Participate in all audits as required and certify that all processes and procedures as set as the standard and governance for the team are being upheld.
• Ensure the accuracy, balancing and reconciliation of all accounts payable related general ledger postings.
• Provide timely response(s) to management inquiries for accounts payable variances within the company’s monthly financial statements.
• Maintain and grow strong business relationships with internal partners including program management, senior management, peers, Accounting, HR, IT, and other company management.

Basic Requirements :

• High School diploma or GED
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in a large corporate environment

Preferred Qualifications :

• Knowledge of SAP Accounts Payable system or equivalent ERP
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Efficient use of Microsoft Office applications expected (Excel and Word) as well as 10-key calculator.
• Resilient communication skills to work through analysis and issues that arise on accounts independently and drive them to a conclusion.
• Bring a hands-on attitude with strong account management and leadership skills.
• Some project team experience with the ability to independently participate, execute, and deliver on projects in a timely manner;

following pre-established schedules determined by management.

• Ability to independently problem-solve and make decisions.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• A team player with a desire to contribute high quality work resulting in success for the overall team and company.
• Organization and prioritization skills with an ability to process a large volume of mail, invoices and inquiries on a day-to-day basis

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