Accounts Payable Associate/Europe (Financial Administration)

Accounts Payable Associate/Europe (Financial Administration)

About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations, and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Associate reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor and is responsible for invoice processing and review, expense reimbursements, external consultant processing and contract reviews, preparation and review of electronic disbursements, and general journal entries. Covering all AP responsibilities for our Switzerland, Germany, and Australian entities as well as ten percent (10%) UK.

1. Responsible for invoice input/review in Chrome River and processing of electronic payments.
2. Reviews electronic payment batches on a weekly basis.
3. Resolves external consultant billing and billing rate issues.
4. Works with external consultants, executive assistants, and suppliers to resolve discrepancies or obtain missing information on invoices.
5. Works with the contracts department to set up new consultants and resolve any contract issues.
6. Supports Accounts Payable Supervisor/Financial Administration department on miscellaneous projects, including monthly AP close.
7. Prepares journal entries for bank charges, FX gains/losses, or other adjustments.
8. Supports general accounting, billing personnel, external auditors, and consultants by providing backup documentation.
9. Ad-hoc training for Chrome River users.
10. Responsible for the payment preparation of employee expense reports for those entities of which you are responsible.
11. Responsible for the reconciliation and processing of monthly corporate AMEX cards.

Desired Qualifications

• Qualification in an accounting-related field is a plus.
• 2-3 years experience in accounts payable.
• Experience with Oracle, Chrome River, and/or other sophisticated finance systems.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Microsoft Excel.
• Foreign currency/international experience a plus.
• Strong attention to detail.
• SOX/Internal controls experience preferred.
• Able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and with various levels within the company, as well as with external vendors.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship, and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognise that individuals realise a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to a client's location), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team. At certain times of the year (e.g. holiday periods), additional remote work options are offered to those whose work commitments permit it, although our offices remain open for those who choose or need to be there.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (Equality Act 2010). As part of our focus on equity and inclusion, we work to ensure a fair and consistent hiring process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.