Away is a global lifestyle brand with a mission to transform travel through products & content that inspire people to get away more. In support of our mission, we are seeking a Temporary Accounts Payable Associate to join our Finance team. 

The ideal candidate will have had experience in invoice processing, accounting processes, & financial data tagging. You will report to the Senior Accounting Manager, based in our New York City office in a hybrid or remote capacity. 

As a company that values diversity, equity, & inclusion, Away seeks individuals of all backgrounds & experiences to apply for this opportunity. Were creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global & diverse, so were building a team that is too. Through initiatives like our employee resource groups, anti-racism training, & bias prevention initiatives, were building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional & physical space to bring their authentic selves to work.

What youll do:

• Manage the accounts payable inbox, enter & code bills in the ERP, and/or our AP system Tipalti
• Focus specifically on on ERP implementation project & AP work associated with the system & transition
• Communicate with vendors & business owners to resolve any inquiries or discrepancies
• Maintain the vendor master file, including new vendor set-up, completion of vendor credit forms & vendor payment set-up
• Initiate bill payments via our AP system, ACH, check, wire, & credit card in compliance with the Companys policies & procedures
• Be an administrator of the Companys third party expense platforms, Tipalti, Expensify & Teampay (and any future systems), including the review of employee expense reports & submissions to ensure adherence to Company policy & accuracy over coding
• Monthly reconciliation of bank & credit card accounts
• Facilitate vendor spend reporting & provide analysis as requested by FP&A & business owners
• Help support the accounting team with administrative tasks associated with filings, billings & other tasks
• Maintain process documentation & look for opportunities to automate & improve daily accounting processes 
• Provide support with audits, special inquiries, projects & ad-hoc analysis

Who you are:

• Open to 6-9 temporary position
• BS/BA in Accounting or related field
• 1-2 years of accounts payable experience; internship or contract experience is considered
• Ability to apply basic logic & generally accepted accounting principles to your work
• Respect for data privacy, including but not limited to vendor & employee information
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, with strong organizational & time management skills
• Competency in MS Suite, databases, & accounting software (experience with Netsuite, MS365, Expensify, Teampay & Tipalti a plus)
• Hard working with a "no task is too small" attitude
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced & ever-changing environment
• Passionate about travel (but thats a given!)
• You can show proof of COVID-19 vaccination & adherence to HQ COVID office policies that verifies vaccination status

About Away:

Away is a global lifestyle brand with a mission to transform travel through products & content that inspire people to get away more. The company launched in 2016 with one perfectly designed carry-on & has since expanded to offer an array of luggage & travel essentials built for the modern traveler. Headquartered in New York City, with teams in London & Toronto, Away currently ships products to over 35 countries around the world. Away has been named one of Fast Companys Worlds Most Innovative Companies & has been recognized on TIMEs list of Best Inventions. To learn more, visit awaytravel.com.