Accounting Support Specialist

Joining Collibra’s Accounting team

We are seeking a highly motivated Accounts Payable Analyst to join our team to support Collibra in continuing to build a scalable, world-class accounting function. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Accounts Payable, and will be responsible for managing the full accounts payable cycle while adhering to compliance with internal controls and accounting principles.  This role embodies our core values, particularly "Our work matters," by committing to high-quality results, and "We are one Collibra," by collaborating effectively to achieve shared objectives.

The ideal candidate will be adept at solving problems of moderate scope, requiring the analysis of various factors to determine the optimal course of action. While new assignments will include guidance, the expectation is to manage the daily workload with minimal instruction and exercise independent judgment within defined practices and procedures.

This is a hybrid position based in our Raleigh office. Our hybrid model requires working from the office at least two days per week to foster connection, close collaboration, and continuous team progress.

 

Sr. Accounting Support Specialists at Collibra are responsible for

• Invoice and Payment Processing
• Accurately processing high volumes of domestic and international invoices in multiple currencies for local and foreign subsidiaries. This involves precise coding, matching against purchase orders, uploading CSV files, and securing timely budget manager approvals.
• Preparing cash requirements, generating ACH and wire payment batches, and posting bank transactions.
• Stakeholder Communication and Support
• Serving as the primary point of contact for internal teams, vendors, and other stakeholders regarding accounts payable and travel and expense reimbursement processes, deadlines, and requirements.
• Providing end-to-end support for resolving complex accounts payable issues, including problem identification, thorough evaluation, and effective solution generation.
• Reconciliation and Issue Resolution
• Reviewing, analyzing, and promptly responding to supplier inquiries, and performing regular supplier account reconciliations.
• Collaborating closely with the Procurement team to efficiently resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
• Month-End and Compliance
• Executing accounts payable reconciliation and other essential accounts payable- related month-end activities.
• Monitoring and actively contributing to the continuous development and enhancement of accounts payable internal controls.
• Assisting with the timely gathering and organization of financial data in support of annual and other periodic audits.

You have

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or a minimum of 5 years full cycle accounts payable experience in a high volume, paperless environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and familiarity with the use of a chart of accounts
• International experience a plus (international subsidiaries, VAT/GST)
• Sales & use tax experience a plus
• Experience working with NetSuite or similar ERP accounting system
• Intermediate Excel skills to include formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent related working experience is required
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

You are

• Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy and able to meet deadlines
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced global environment with a “roll-up the sleeves” approach to accomplish a variety of tasks
• A team player who can also work independently and take full ownership of responsibilities
• Customer service oriented with a positive attitude and excellent problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills
• A strategic thinker with a strong focus on process improvements and motivated by new challenges

Measures of success

• Within your first month, you will successfully acquire a fundamental understanding of the procure-to-pay cycle, become fully acclimated with the ERP system, the procurement tool, the expense management tool and the processes for handling related requests
• Within your third month, you will assume primary responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of all AP invoices
• Within your sixth month, you will achieve full ownership and proficiency in the end-to-end accounts payable function, efficiently processing all accounts payable transactions and proactively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to promptly resolve all discrepancies

Compensation for this role

The standard base salary range for this position is $52,000 - $65,000 per year. This position is not eligible for additional commission-based compensation. Salary offers are based on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, and location. In addition to base salary, we offer equity ownership at every level, bonus potential, a Flex Fund monthly stipend, pension/401k plans, and more.