Junior Accounting Associate New

Junior Accounting Associate

Calle 56 - Num 444-A por 33 y 35, Colonia Centro Merida Yucatan

Company Introduction

WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. Thepany was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C. and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world - and themselves - in new ways.

Job description:

We are seeking a detailoriented and dependable Accounts Payable Associate to support a fastpaced, deadlinedriven finance operation. This role plays a key part in ensuring timely, accurate, andpliant processing of invoices and payments across multiple locations and vendors. This person will develop transferable skills relevant to accounts payable processes.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting or accounts payable, isfortable working through a d email inbox to manage iing invoices and has handson experience working in automated AP systems such as NetSuite and Coupa. You'll work closely with internal teams and external vendors, balancing accuracy, responsiveness, and financial controls.

Responsibilities:

Daily Tasks

Review andpile payment requests received via Higher Ed/invoices:

Ensure each request includes the corresponding invoice.

Verify that invoice amounts match the Payment Request Template.

Confirm correct expense category assignment.

Check that each request includes the appropriate Trip ID.

Process manual bank payments (typically on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; 2-3 times per week as needed).

Send payment confirmation emails on payment days.

Provide remittance details when requested.

Send ISA priorities approval emails:

Friday for Monday processing

Tuesday for Wednesday processing

Wednesday for Thursday processing

Weekly Tasks

Process SG&A & COS check requests submitted via Higher Ed/invoices, including category assignment and submission via NetSuite.

Send COS Totals reports from CP when requested.

Create new vendor requests whenever a new vendor is needed, to ensure invoices can be uploaded to NetSuite by month-end.

Monthly Tasks

Monitor and control payments to ISA subsidiaries, ensuring invoices are not duplicated and match the intepany balance

Upload invoice payments made during the month (twice a month).

Upload JE for ISA intepany transfers.

Other tasks:

Accurately reviews, processes and keys (or uploads) a large volume of invoices for multiple locations, to ensure timely and accurate This includes but is not limited to performing two-way match to purchase orders, processing non-po invoices and ensuring proper business unit and GL account coding, and/or appropriate approval has been obtained.

Process multi-currency Accounts Payable transactions for the Company's International entities

Process employee T&E reimbursement requests

Complies with accounting and department policies, adapting to changes directed by AP Management, including system, policy and procedures.

Fields iing questions and issues and ensures timely response and resolution.

Team player, work in a team environment helping as a backup to the other AP Associates when assistance is needed in the day-to-day department functions

Develops and maintains relations with internal and external parties by providing excellent customer service.

Performs vendor statement reconciliations.

Supports month end processes.

Create and maintain vendor profiles and may be involved in annual 1099/1042 process

Special projects and other duties may be assigned

Reconcile processed work by verifying entries andparing system reports to balances

Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports and recording entries

Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal id numbers, scheduling and preparing checks, resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos, issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments

Pay employees by receiving and verifying expense reports for advances, preparing checks

Verify credit card charges/ accounts by reconciling monthly statements.

Provide accurate and effective document preparation and records management relative to the AP function in accordance with records retention policies and procedures

Protectanization's value by keeping information confidential

Update job kledge by participating in educational opportunities

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Three to five years of progressive A/P experience in an automated environment is preferred.

Relevant experience or equivalentbination of education and experience is also acceptable.

Proficiency with MS Office Suite required (Excel and Word), Epicor or NetSuite AP system experience is a plus.

Kledge and understanding of finance, accountingand financial controls required.

Work Perks:

Fun & driven environment.

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance.

+10% of gross salary as food stamps.

1 paid volunteer day & 25 PTO* days to start - accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days.

Statutory Holidays by Mexican Federal Labor Law.

Tuition reimbursement up to five thousand, two hundred fifty dollars annually or one thousand dollars towards professional certification annually.

Flexible work schedule providing on-site and hybrid opportunities.

Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council.

Fitness opportunities.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid statutory parental leave.

WorldStrides, a globalanization, ismitted to educate and servemunities worldwide. Ourmitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we aplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides ismitted to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, J-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Select seasonal roles may consider students on J-1 or F-1 visas.