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Accounts Payable Coordinator I

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LexisNexis

Oct 24, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Durban
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have a background in Accounting or Finance, be proficient in financial software and Excel, possess accounting experience, and have strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • You will process invoices, handle vendor queries, assist with expense reimbursements, ensure compliance with policies, and support software migration and reporting tasks.

Requirements

  • Hold a background in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Be proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
  • Possess previous accounting experience.
  • Possess exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • Preparing, recording, verifying and responding to vendor queries.
  • Processing invoices and preparing weekly and monthly payments.
  • Developing, directing, planning and evaluating accounts payable policies and procedures, and ensuring external and internal controls and policies are adhered to.
  • Processing employee expenses reimbursement requests for payment.
  • Following set instructions and processes to complete work.
  • Identifying the problem and all relevant issues in straightforward situations, assessing each using standard procedures and making sound decisions.
  • Assisting with New Financial System testing and migration to the new software.
  • Assisting with Royalties and Aged Liabilities reports as well as Data Cleanse Project.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Accounts Payable Coordinator I.

What responsibilities will I have as an Accounts Payable Clerk?

You will manage accounts receivable functions, prepare and process invoices, respond to vendor queries, process employee expense reimbursements, and assist with financial system testing and migration, among other tasks.

What are the educational requirements for this position?

A background in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

Is previous accounting experience necessary for this role?

Yes, previous accounting experience is required.

What skills are important for success in this position?

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are important.

Does the company offer flexible working hours?

Yes, the company promotes a flexible working schedule, allowing employees to work at their most productive times.

What benefits does the company provide?

Benefits include medical aid, a retirement plan with risk benefits, modern family benefits (including adoption and surrogacy), and study leave.

How does the company support work-life balance?

The company promotes a healthy work-life balance through various wellbeing initiatives and flexible working hours.

Is there a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity in the hiring process?

Yes, the company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process for all qualified applicants.

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Mission & Purpose

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics that help customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. We help lawyers win cases, manage their work more efficiently, serve their clients better and grow their practices. We assist corporations in better understanding their markets, monitoring their brands and competition, and in mitigating business risk. We collaborate with universities to educate students, and we support nation-building with governments and courts by making laws accessible and strengthening legal infrastructures. We partner with leading global associations and customers to collect evidence against war criminals and provide tools to combat human trafficking. LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 130 countries with 10,000 employees worldwide, is part of RELX Group, a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries.