We're Ookla, the company behind Speedtest, Downdetector, and an ever-expanding suite of enterprise connectivity solutions. Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility. We are looking for team members who enjoy solving complex problems, are motivated to challenge themselves, and are delighted with turning clever ideas into unique products.
Millions of consumer-initiated tests are performed through our products and billions of data points are collected globally every day. With all this measurement comes countless ways to dissect and analyze our data, and plenty of exciting opportunities to optimize our broader strategy. When you work for us, you are using Ookla data and insights to further our mission to improve connectivity for all.
We are committed to providing you a flexible work environment where individuality, fun, and talent are all valued equally. If you consider yourself innovative, adept at collaboration, and you care deeply about the work you do, we want to talk!
Our Finance Team is hiring for an Accounts Payable Specialist. Accounts payable specialists manage the expenses of companies, businesses, and organizations. They analyze invoices and expense reports, resolve accounting discrepancies, and charge expenses to accounts.
Responsibilities:

• Receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices
• Charging expenses to accounts and cost centers
• Submitting invoices for approval
• Creating Purchase Orders
• Reviewing & checking coding of Employee Expenses for reimbursement
• Reviewing & checking coding of Employee Company Credit Card Expenses
• Producing for approval - supplier payment runs
• Producing for approval - employee expenses payment runs
• Liaising with relevant payroll departments to ensure employee expenses are included in their next salary payment.
• Ad hoc duties may be required
• Protecting an organization's value by keeping financial and operational information confidential

Requirements
The heading says "requirements" but we're looking for the right person not the exact list. If your life experience prepares you for similar challenges, we'd like to hear from you.

• B.S. in Accounting or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years of experience in general accounting functions
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication
• Pride in accuracy and attention to detail
• High level of organizational skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with financial accounting systems (eg, NetSuite, Fusion, Salesforce, Concur, Nexonia) a plus
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with international transactions and foreign exchange a plus
• Great follow up skills, ability to take initiative and drive to completion; think out of the box
• Ability to develop a strong relationship with internal/external customers at all levels

Benefits
We care deeply about each other and the work we do, and our perks are just one way we demonstrate this. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 401(k) matching,
• unlimited PTO,
• ESPP options,
• health/dental/vision insurance coverage, and
• enhanced parental leave.

You will have the best hardware, software, and tools available for you to do your work, and we provide excellent flexibility for working remotely as time and responsibilities allow. To promote your success and growth, we offer tuition reimbursement, educational opportunities, and anti-racism and LGBTQIA+ resource libraries. Transit passes, team happy hours and activities, and gym reimbursements are only a few of the additional, outstanding perks available to you at Ookla!
If you're passionate about joining the work we're doing, we welcome your application and encourage applicants with both traditional and non-traditional experience that makes them an excellent candidate for the role. We strongly believe diversity of all kinds makes us better. We are an equal opportunity employer actively working to build an inclusive workforce at all levels of the company. [Read our latest diversity report from our parent company here .]
We want to ensure candidates have everything they need throughout our application and hiring process. If you have any individual needs related to disability or accessibility, we encourage you to contact and let us know how we can best accommodate you.