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FREEMAN Associate Accounts Payable in Dallas, Texas
About Us
Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’ largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 97-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
Summary
The Accounts Payable Associate supports the Corporate Accounts Payable team in controlling vendor master data, including setup of new vendors and updating vendor information as needed. Assist with other Accounts Payable functions as needed.
This position will support our Finance team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office 2-3 days per week. This position is based out of Dallas, TX.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Follow Freeman process for review of vendor applications and change requests to ensure that data is legitimate and complete prior to making changes in our ERP system
Perform IRS TIN Matching on new vendor submissions to validate accurate payee data
Ensure that SOP for new vendor process is up to date at all times
Collaborate with management to recommend and facilitate process changes as needed with the goal of safeguarding vendor master data and company assets (cash)
Navigate and research via the following systems: Coupa, SAP, MS Outlook, Samanage
Communicate with vendors and internal staff, including professional and timely response to inquiries
Ability to establish and maintain ownership of review of work and AP processes
Provide additional assistance to co-workers as needed to meet deadlines
Create ad-hoc reports (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) and functions as directed by management
Cross-train in additional accounts payable functions
Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Education & Experience
High School Diploma is required; College degree or experience is preferred
Two (2) or more years of experience in Accounting or Finance is preferred
Two (2) or more years of SAP ERP and/or Coupa experience is preferred
Experience with ten-key is required
Must have strong aptitude in Microsoft Office products (MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook)
What We Offer
Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Life, Accident and Disability
Retirement with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Diversity Commitment
At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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