San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors - the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park - giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION

The Accounts Payable Coordinator II will support San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's mission of saving species worldwide by reviewing accounts payable documentation and processing invoices against valid purchase orders. They will also reconcile discrepancies, apply available credit to invoices, and process payments to suppliers. This position will report to the Accounts Payable Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Process high volume of vendor invoices and credits, including review of pricing, account coding and payment terms. Work with suppliers to resolve pricing or quantity discrepancies.

Establish and maintain relationships with business partners, respond to inquiries and requests, and effectively coordinate activities to ensure vendor payments can be issued in accordance with agreed upon terms.

Apply available credits against outstanding invoices and issue timely payment of vendor invoices.

Perform detailed review of vendor statements, reconciling for any outstanding invoices and resolving misapplications of payments.

Reviews accuracy of receipts created against POs, and assists users with any necessary corrections

Record month-end journal entry accruals and make any necessary adjusting entries to invoice records

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

JOB EXPERIENCE

Minimum of five years' experience with full cycle accounts payable required.

Experience with Coupa eProcurement, and Blackbaud Financial Edge is a plus.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Thorough understanding of accounts payable.

Check information for accuracy and reconcile accounts.

Time management and organizational skill, with high attention to detail.

Communicate effectively (verbal and written).

Work effectively independently and as part of a team.

Proficiently use a variety of computer systems and accounting software.

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Family Passes

Complimentary Tickets

Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Local and In-House Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

Location: San Diego, CA

Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Seasonal Position

Hourly Rate: $29.34

Fraudulent Recruiting

Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an @sdzwa.org email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.

If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org. If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately.

Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.

As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. We are not offering sponsorship for this position at this time.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.

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