Accounts Payable Coordinator II - Full Time - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions.

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

Preferred candidate with experience with vendor engagement, including vendor outreach and communication. Experience with Coupa InvoiceSmash is a plus.

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 REWARDS 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 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.

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we celebrate our differences and foster a culture of belonging. Diversity strengthens our employees, enriches our guests' experiences, deepens our connection to our community, and supports the wildlife we serve.

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.