What We’re Looking For:
We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join and help grow our team of top notch professionals. The ideal candidate must be able to balance delivering exceptional performance in a fun, energetic and entrepreneurial environment. The Accounts Payable Analyst will be instrumental in creating a customer service driven environment for both our internal and external partner. In order to accomplish this, the Accounts Payable Analyst must possess exceptional interpersonal skills and the flexibility to adapt to changing environments and priorities. The position provides direct support for processing the day-to-day vendor invoice and payment obligations.
Responsibilities:
The position is responsible for processing various types of accounts payable transactions including critical vendor invoices, employee expense reports, EFT transactions and maintaining the vendor master file. The Accounts Payable Analyst is also responsible for the preparation of monthly account reconciliations and journal entries, reviewing exception reports, documenting control logs, and preparing 1099 forms. The position interacts with internal and external customers in responding to inquiries or report requests.
Things That Should Be in Your Background:
Experience in an electronic accounts payable processing environment.
Experience in an early stage company preferred but not required.
3+ years experience of accounts payable processing experience.
Demonstrate experience with general ledger account reconciliations including month end closing processes and knowledge of accounting principles.
Prior 1099 processing experience.
Experience with the set up and maintenance of the vendor master file.
Bachelor’s Degree or some college preferred.
Other Attributes That Will Help You in This Role:
Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
The ability to multi-task and willingness to learn new skills.
Proficiency with Word and Excel to create account reconciliations.
Team oriented person who can focus on the details.
The ability to work effectively in a high growth environment and a rapidly changing organization.
About
Founded in 2008 by a unique team of education veterans with unparalleled experience, 2U Inc. partners with preeminent institutions of higher education to deliver rigorous, selective degree programs online to students globally.
2U supplies universities with the tools, expertise, capital, and global recruiting needed to build and support programs of quality and scale.
Technology: 2U develops state-of-the-art technology platforms that give universities the ability to deliver traditional offline curricula in a unique online learning environment.
Instructional Design: Our instructional designers work closely with faculty to translate classroom courses into a compelling combination of synchronous and asynchronous online and real-world experiences, using the best educational and social technologies available. We work side-by-side with professors to evolve those courses. We make improvements as usage and learning patterns emerge and new technologies become available.
Infrastructure: 2U provides the support infrastructure and the logistical components of our partners’ online programs. This includes comprehensive student support services from enrollment through graduation and beyond, as well as practical learning experiences in communities around the world.
Resources: 2U makes an upfront investment of over $10 million in each of our partner programs. By supplying capital and global marketing capabilities, we enable universities to give high-performing students around the world a transformational educational experience.
Since our founding, 2U has partnered with some of the most prestigious research universities to deliver groundbreaking online degree programs. You can read about our partners here (www.2U.com/partners [4]).
And if you’re ready to help our team (www.2U.com/team [5]) build the next great movement in higher education, consider joining us (www.2U.com/careers [6]).
Why It’s Great to Join Our Team
There are plenty of reasons, but here are a few:
Benefits – at 2U we offer a great benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability and 401k. We also offer paid time off and company holidays. That’s not all! Full-time employees receive a 100% paid tuition benefit for themselves, their spouse and their legal dependents.
Our Culture – We are a highly energetic, innovative start-up company with room to grow. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, and strive to maintain a casual, professional and highly productive work environment for our team. 2U employees enjoy many perks, including the ability to wear jeans to work every day.
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time-to-time, as needed.
2U, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans' status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 2U, Inc.'s equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits, pay, and dismissal.