Accounts Payable Specialist

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

The Accounts Payable (AP) team in the EMEA region is responsible for managing and processing all outgoing payments for a company. Our key duties include:

• Receiving, verifying, and processing supplier invoices to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Scheduling and executing payments to vendors, suppliers, and service providers while ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies.
• Maintaining positive relationships with vendors by addressing payment inquiries and resolving discrepancies.
• Reviewing and processing employee expense reports to ensure adherence to company guidelines.
• Ensuring all transactions comply with local tax laws and regulations.
• Preparing financial reports for internal and external audits.
• Utilising accounting software and ERP systems to streamline processes and maintain accurate financial records.

Our team plays a crucial role in maintaining the financial health and operational efficiency of the company across the diverse EMEA region.

What you'll do:

• Manage the day-to-day administration of the shared mailbox.
• Follow up with departmental heads and managers for approval per the company DOA (Delegation of authority) policy.
• Register and process vendor invoices in Oracle Cloud, ensuring these are accurately coded and routed for approval to the designated DOA approver.
• Critically review and process expenses via Concur.
• Liaise with International teams globally to ensure supplier payments are made on a timely basis, vendor payment terms are effectively utilised and discuss and resolve all ad-hoc queries.
• Proactively respond to queries with both internal teams and our suppliers.
• Review and reconcile supplier statements.
• Process payments both manually and working with automated file transfer.
• Support the AP team with month-end tasks (reporting, processing, preparing spreadsheets and following up on outstanding queries).
• Support with new entity setup, finance-related project implementation.
• Own and oversee specific entities, across 19 business units globally, including multi-currency and various payment profiles.
• Oversee end-to-end process for employee expense reimbursement.

Who you are:

• Experience within an accounts-payable environment.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) proficient Smartsheet user.
• Experienced in facilitating international transactions within a multi-currency and multiple entities group.
• Previous experience within an AP end-to-end (P2P) role.
• Previous knowledge with Oracle Cloud.
• Knowledge of employee expense review using Concur.
• Knowledge of Coupa and Kyriba is highly valued.
• Experience in working with new system implementations, vendor onboarding via Coupa SIM.
• Knowledge of Accounting Principles and practices.
• Adaptability – Being flexible to adapt to changes in processes, regulations, and system software.
• Customer Service skills – Aiding and providing support to vendors and internal stakeholders.

The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.