Accounts Payable Associate (Mat Leave Coverage)

Location

Brookfield Place New York - 225 Liberty Street, Suite 3501

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture.  We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader:  Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined.  Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

Position Summary:

This individual is responsible for all aspects of the accounts payable function for both domestic and international entities that the finance department manages inclusive of their respective treasury requests.

• The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for the following:

• Monitoring and ensuring the timely payment of goods and services purchased and used by the entities that are managed by the team. 

• Utilizing the applications that are in place to accurately enter the cost centers to allocate each portion of the invoice costs.

• Ensuring that expense reimbursements for prospective candidates are processed.

• Process wires, ACH’s, EFT’s and checks all while creating and maintaining internal controls for documentation after completion.

• Oversee the internal accounts payable general mailbox and reply to all vendor inquiries, employee requests and both internal and external follow ups as they come in. 

• Maintain an organized workflow and be able to prioritize requests that are more urgent matters than others. 

Qualifications & Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will have prior experience in financial services, banking or investment and a proven track record of handling accounts payable function

• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable function or similar role

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

• Background in customer service environment

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong organizational skills

• Skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience with Tipalti, a plus

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Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 (pro rata over an 8‑month fixed‑term contract)

Our compensation structure is comprised of a base salary and a short-term incentive program (cash bonus). Cash compensation tends to vary based on geography to account for local market conditions and is set to be market competitive. Compensation decisions are based on a number of factors including relative experience, overall years of experience, industry experience, education and designations.

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it.  Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.