Accounts Payable Accountant

As a leader in small group travel, Odysseys Unlimited designs and operates exceptional guided tours around the world, giving guests the opportunity to experience the rich cultures, history, and people of the places we visit. We are committed to a culture of excellence, career growth, and fostering an inclusive environment at our headquarters in Newton, Massachusetts and wherever our travels take us. We value diverse perspectives and believe that solutions can, and should, come from everyone. Our team is made up of adventurous, dedicated individuals who take pride in helping our guests realize their travel dreams. Our employees are part of a company committed to making a positive impact by giving back both locally and to the communities we visit abroad. We are an equal opportunity employer, offering a collaborative and supportive environment where you can discover all the travel industry has to offer.

Title: Accounts Payable Accountant

Reporting to: Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

Expected to pay salary range: $67,400 - $74,400 / annually 

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Accountant will be responsible for reconciliation and payment of domestic and international invoices as well as Tour Director expense reports for various tours, as assigned. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be highly organized and have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, timeline-oriented environment. The successful candidate will be a team player with a can- do attitude and a passion for accuracy and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and process multi-currency invoices, identify discrepancies and work with vendor and Product Development department to resolve issues
• Prepare vendor payments within contracted terms
• Respond to vendor inquiries within 24 hours
• Process tour bank funding and reconcile completed reports for Tour Directors
• Assist with monthly cost of goods accrual
• Maintain accounts payable files
• Contribute to the development or improvement of Accounts Payable systems to effectively track, process or capture data
• Other projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent years of experience
• 2+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable
• Proficient with Excel, Word and MS Office
• Prior experience with NetSuite a plus
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Highly organized, accurate and detail oriented
• Ability to multitask and work well in a fast-paced, timeline-orientated environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with multi-currency processing is preferred.

Odysseys Unlimited is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by law. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and business need to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.

Salary Description

$67,400 - $74,400 / annually