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Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist

AT Sotheby's
Sotheby's

Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist

New York, NY

ABOUT SOTHEBY'S

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.

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THE ROLE

To work effectively as part of the Payment Team, ensuring efficient and accurate settlement of supplier invoices and staff expenses on time for all UK, Netherlands, Spanish, Doha and other locations as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintaining sale files and supplier invoices in an efficient filing system.
  • Entry of foreign and US and UK wire payments on the banking system ready for transmission.
  • To promptly answer and resolve queries from clients, suppliers and internal departments.
  • Managing the dispatch of cheques, remittance advices, payment summaries, client statements and other correspondence as required.
  • Instigating bank payment traces and liaising with our bank and beneficiary banks to resolve payment issues.
  • Working with Finance Analysts to resolve open reconciliation issues.
  • Assisting the treasury department in payment forecasting and cash management.
  • Registering and the accurate processing of supplier invoices, ensuring accounts are paid promptly to agreed credit terms whilst ensuring that Corporate Governance is attained to at all times.
  • Reconciling supplier statements monthly, ensuring all queries are resolved in a timely manner.
  • Processing T&E reimbursements in Concur and completing adjustments on the Finance system for payment.
  • Opening and management of department correspondence.
  • CP and any other duties as may be required.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

  • Experience of double entry bookkeeping and accounting knowledge (although an accounting qualification is not necessary)
  • A proven understanding of global banking systems and foreign currency payments
  • Proven experience with using email, word-processing and spread-sheet MS applications
  • IT literate, familiar with financial databases and be able to learn and understand new systems quickly
  • Team player, bringing enthusiasm and energy to the team whilst working under pressure
  • Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build positive working relationships with staff within the team in other departments and clients
  • Sound experience of an Accounts Payable mainframe system

Desirables

  • Proven SAP experience
  • Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Previous experience of Concur Expense
  • Experience of staff expense reimbursements

The expected hourly rate for this position ranges from $40/hour - $45/hour. Employees in this role may be expected to work overtime, and will receive additional pay at the applicable overtime rate. In addition to hourly wages and overtime, successful candidates will be eligible for benefits as required by law. Our offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.

 

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Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: 5344036004
Employment Type: Other