Assistant, Accounts Payable

Job Description

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (''MGM'') is seeking an Accounts Payable (''A/P'') Department Assistant to assist the corporate A/P department in a variety of tasks. The ideal candidate will be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, handle a wide variety of assignments, be systems-savvy, have excellent communication skills, be a team player, be detail-oriented, be self-motivated, and take initiative to help improve processes, contributing overall to the success and betterment of the Accounts Payable department.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Manage incoming new vendor requests and vendor change requests, ensuring receipt of all required documentation and completion of all pre-requisite review steps, including TIN checks and watch-list searches
• Create and update vendor accounts as needed in our accounting system (SAP)
• Manage the A/P general email inbox -- incoming invoices and general correspondence for distribution to the appropriate A/P staff member
• Open and distribute incoming physical mail
• Manage batching, scanning and electronic filing and organizing of A/P support documentation -- vendor documents, and payment confirmations
• Manage and record the release of A/P checks, and assist with gathering signatures for rush checks, and contacting internal parties for pickup, as needed
• Assist in providing A/P support to internal and external auditors, and to the Tax and Finance teams, as needed
• Review vendor account statements, and request missing invoices, as needed
• Assist with unclaimed property research
• Assist other members of the A/P department, as needed

Desired skills:
• Self-motivated and able to work and handle various assigned tasks independently
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines
• Able to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information into the accounting system
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Able to provide a high level of customer service internally to support other departments with their A/P needs
• Forward-thinking, with ability to assess processes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Open to change and looking for growth opportunities, willing to learn new skills or take on new responsibilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer/technical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office -- most importantly Outlook and Excel

Education and experience:
• 1+ years of experience working in an accounts payable department or similar accounting environment
• Experience using cloud-based accounting systems (e.g. Concur, Basware) and large-scale ERPs (e.g. SAP), a plus

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0765e-3-140-185-147-42 in your application.