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Accounts Payable Specialist

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Discover. A brighter future.

With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description 

Responsible for engaging with business partners to understand transactions and activities. Ensures reports and transactional information is accurate for financial reporting, accounting records, inclusion in filings, and payments. Completes control activities in support of accurate books and records.

This position is expected to audit concur expense reports, analyze any exceptions, identifying root cause and devise resolutions to ensure that employee reimbursements are processed accurately in a timely manner and be in compliance with Company Policies & Standard and Corporate Expense Policy. The responsibility also includes validation of vendor setup and update, and assist in auditing tasks and AP tax reporting reviews.

Responsibilities

  • Identifies and implements control improvements and process efficiencies. Supports automations, cost reduction opportunities, system enhancements, and collaboration efforts.

  • Manages the flow of transactions through various internal and external systems. Supports system testing efforts, trouble shooting, and requirements-gathering activities. Ensures the accuracy and integrity of information entered into the procurement-to-payment systems. Ensures transactions are appropriately reflected.

  • Provides support and education to internal customers on processes, policies, and controls. Participates in cross-functional teams to support the advancement of priorities in areas of responsibility, new business initiatives, and resolution of production events.

  • Ensures timely completion of transactional procurement-to-payment activities from requisition to disbursement. Gathers relevant supporting details from source reports and business partners. Identifies the root cause of issues and the appropriate resolutions.

  • Provides financial reporting, audits, and compliance to satisfy requests.

Concur Expense

  • Ensure employee reimbursement requests are in compliance with company policies.

  • Audit expense reports on a daily basis, verifying accuracy, justification, and required documentation. Report any findings to management in a clear, fact-based manner.

  • Act as primary contact for all levels of the organization, providing excellent customer support.

  • Provide informal training as needed and offer continuous improvement ideas to system functionality. Perform research on requests from Audit Department. Handle calls through the Enterprise Help Desk and respond to Emails within Department SLA.

  • Ad Hoc projects as assigned or Concur Reporting as requested

Vendor Setup & Update

  • Validate vendor setup & update in inform on a daily basis

  • Perform daily manual vendor audits

  • Review tax withholding on wire invoices

  • Review the invoices in Ariba AP Compliance Queue

  • Quarterly Legal Settlement Payment reviews

  • Quarterly Foreign Payment reviews;

Vendor & Customer Service Relationships

  • Answer employee questions related to expense reimbursement and invoice matters, including approval levels, documentation requirements and payment status.

  • Respond phone calls or emails directly from the supplier requesting information, maintain a professional attitude when interacting with internal and external customers in a manner that conforms to departmental standards.

  • Maintain a working knowledge of departmental and company accounting policies and procedures and be able to apply this knowledge to daily activities.

Sox/Audit/Compliance

  • Understand all AP Sox Controls.

  • Execute on daily responsibilities in accordance with these controls.

  • Perform daily OFAC review, reporting any discrepancies to the Compliance department.

  • Assist Internal and External Audit departments in research as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum, here’s what we need from you:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • 1+ years of experience in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • In lieu of a degree, 4+ years of experience in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

If we had our say, we’d also look for:

  • 2+ years of experience in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • Accounts Payable, P2P, or related certification

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The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Discover.

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What are Discover Perks + Benefits

Discover Benefits Overview

Start enjoying great benefits Day 1 — We support you with the same dedication we bring to all of our customers. Our comprehensive benefits package features first-class insurance, financial planning support and excellent perks designed to help you reach your goals and live a rich, healthy life.

Check out more of our amazing employee benefits at mydiscoverbenefits.com

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Discover’s business is built on helping people, and we invest in the community (Blessing Backpacks, Boys & Girls Clubs, Big Brothers/Sisters) to demonstrate our commitment to a brighter future.
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
In-person revenue kickoff
Summer hours
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
You can open a separate Health Care FSA (HCFSA) and contribute up to $2,650 tax-free from your paycheck to reimburse yourself for eligible out-of-pocket expenses.
Disability insurance
Employees receive Short-Term Disability Insurance at no cost.
Dental insurance
Discover offers two dental plan options — Standard and Premier — both are administered by MetLife.
Vision insurance
Discover offers two vision plan options — Standard and Premier through VSP.
Health insurance
Discover offers a variety of medical plans for you and eligible family members, so that you can choose the benefit plan that suits your needs.
Life insurance
As a Discover employee, you receive Basic Life Insurance of one times your HWEE (up to $500,000) at no cost to you.
Pet insurance
Purchase medical coverage at a discounted rate for your beloved family pet. The more pets you insure, the greater the discount.
Wellness programs
Help balance your work and personal life with a wide variety of free and discounted resource and referral services including family and relationship counseling and financial guidance.
Mental health benefits
Transgender health care benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
You may elect to contribute 1% to 30% of your eligible base salary, commissions and bonus on a pre-tax basis, up to IRS limits every year.
401(K) matching
Discover matches up to 6% of the pre-tax contributions you make to the 401(k) Plan.
Employee stock purchase plan
The ESPP provides eligible employees with an opportunity to purchase shares of Discover common stock through payroll deductions at a 5% discount.
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Discover helps eligible employees and their families with the costs of adoption by reimbursing certain expenses.
Company sponsored family events
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Discover has a Paid Time Off of 4 to 5 Weeks of paid time per year.
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
When you enroll in the Commuter Benefits Program at WageWorks, you’ll save on taxes on mass-transit passes, parking and other eligible expenses.
Company-sponsored outings
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Discover provides tuition reimbursement and a full-ride bachelor's degree program for select online degree programs.
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Personal development training

Additional Perks + Benefits

The benefit starts from the first day of employment so all eligible U.S.-based employees can start participating as soon as they want regardless of how long they have been with the company.

We leverage intentional investments to strategically develop and retain our talent. Our approach is human-centered and focused on delivering meaningful and measurable experiences to build the capability of our talent and position them to deliver on our strategic priorities. Our experiences are equitable, inclusive, and aligned to our values, Discover Behaviors, and how we work.

As employees continue their journey with us, they have access to build professional and leadership skills. They are supported when transitioning to new levels of leadership. High potential employees are rewarded with development experiences that assure a diverse leadership pipeline of strong talent is created.

We understand how important it is to thank and acknowledge our employees for being a vital part of our company. Awards and recognition programs are one way we show our appreciation for their contributions.

To foster a culture that prioritizes the needs of our employees and promotes flexibility, balance, and good health, we strive to:

• Create an inclusive environment where well-being is visibly prioritized.
• Continually encourage leaders to invest in their employees’ well-being.
• Provide resources, education and training on well-being that is easily accessible.

We offer a range of benefits and resources to employees under our three pillars of employee well-being: Health, Wealth, and Balance.

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