Associate, Accounts Payable Supervisor - New York City

Role Summary

The Accounts Payable Supervisor for Markit North America Inc., a subsidiary of Markit Group Limited (“Markit”), is responsible for the day to day operation of accounts payable for three business entities – Markit North America, MarkitWire and FCS. The position reports to the Assistant Controller of North America and currently has one direct report

Markit is a rapidly growing firm, constantly establishing new products and offices globally. The person that satisfies these job requirements will be comfortable with demanding hours and a diverse set of evolving responsibilities. Additional opportunities and responsibilities will accrue to match the capabilities of the candidate.

This position promises a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast growing and entrepreneurial, global company. The applicant will have drive, a can-do attitude, and an ability to juggle a wide variety of responsibilities in a fast-moving environment. The applicant will ideally reside within reasonable commuting distance from the New York City office.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Establishment and maintenance of accounts payable practices to ensure accurate and reliable data that is necessary for business operations.
• Work with the accounts payable clerk to ensure payments are processed on a timely basis.
• Reconciliation of accounts with vendors.
• Streamline the accounts payable cycle.
• Preparation of various management reports including monthly cash requirements and monthly expense accruals.
• Review vendor expenses to ensure expenditures have been properly budgeted.
• Assist with the SAP implementation of the North America vendor file.
• Prepare and file year-end 1099 forms.
• Review travel and entertainment expense reports to ensure expenses adhere to Markit’s travel and entertainment policy.
• Matching, batching and coding invoices including proper General Ledger coding.
• Preparing check runs, wire transfers, daily O/S Check List
• Continually educating departments regarding the purchasing./payables/cash disbursement. policies and procedures.
• Assist with external audits

Business Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in work experience
• Good accounting skills with significant relevant experience.
• Proficient in SAP, QuickBooks, Word, Excel

Personal Competencies

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Able to work in a fast paced environment.

The Contact

Interested applicants should send their CV and a covering letter to careers.na@markit.com citing " Accounts Payable Supervisor " in the subject line.