Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable SpecialistTopgolf is a sports entertainment company that has changed how millions of people experience golf—and a genuinely energizing place to build a career. Every year, guests visit our venues for an experience that's hard to find anywhere else: hitting golf balls toward a target-lined outfield, tracking every shot in real time, enjoying great food and drinks, and connecting with friends, family, and coworkers.With more than 100 venues worldwide and proprietary Toptracer technology integrated into our guest experience and licensed globally, Topgolf operates at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and hospitality. We are a growing, dynamic business with meaningful opportunities to innovate, scale, and continuously improve how we support our teams and our guests.What We're SeekingThe Accounts Payable Specialist works with our accounting group to produce accurate and timely financial statements for internal and external use, assisting the Accounts Payable Lead with the day-to-day functions of our financial activities. This role works closely with the accounting and operations teams to maintain accurate financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and interacts with corporate and site-level associates and managers to communicate financial information. There will also be plenty of opportunities to work on special projects within the accounting department.What You Will DoKey ResponsibilitiesEnsure invoice payments are processed and paid within agreed-upon terms, following up with vendors or internal stakeholders when additional information is needed, including for intercompany invoicesWork closely with other teams within AP and internal groups to ensure compliance with financial policiesAid in troubleshooting invoices pending in queueInvestigate vendor statements and collection letters, and contact vendors when necessary to resolve discrepanciesCommunicate with vendors and respond to inquiriesMaintain systems, procedures, and policies to ensure adherence to company guidelinesMonitor invoices in queue and exceptions to identify performance and/or system issuesPerform other related duties and project assignments as requiredCore Competencies For SuccessInvoice Processing & PaymentProcesses and pays invoices within agreed-upon terms, including intercompany invoices.Follows up with vendors or internal stakeholders when additional information is needed to complete payment.Monitors invoices in queue and exceptions to identify performance and/or system issues.Vendor Communication & ResolutionInvestigates statements and collection letters and contacts vendors when necessary to resolve discrepancies.Communicates with vendors and responds to inquiries.Conveys information to internal and external customers in a clear, focused, and concise manner.Compliance & Process IntegrityMaintains systems, procedures, and policies to ensure adherence to company guidelines.Works closely with other teams within AP and internal groups to ensure compliance with financial policies.Applies a proven understanding of basic accounting principles to maintain records in accordance with GAAP.Cross-Functional PartnershipWorks closely with the accounting and operations teams to maintain accurate financial records.Interacts with corporate and site-level associates and managers to communicate financial information.Functions effectively and positively within a team environment.Accuracy & Problem SolvingAids in troubleshooting invoices pending in queue.Demonstrates strong mathematical aptitude and proficiency working with numbers.Maintains a high degree of accuracy and strong detail orientation in all work.QualificationsProven understanding of basic accounting principles with prior work experience in Accounts PayableFamiliarity working in a high-volume and inventory-intensive environmentDemonstrated spreadsheet, word processing, and data entry PC proficiencyStrong mathematical aptitude with experience and proficiency working with numbersStrong detail orientation with a high degree of accuracy in workAbility to multi-task and to function effectively and positively within a team environmentDemonstrated customer service, interpersonal, and communication skillsAbility to convey information to internal and external customers in a clear, focused, and concise mannerBenefits include free play, half-price food, health, dental, vision, 401(k) team member match, free mental well-being platform, and more.