Accounts Payable Assistant

TKO•Stamford, CT

4d•$23 - $30

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Travel Assistant is a hands-on operational role responsible for keeping TKO's travel-related payables running smoothly and accurately. This position owns the day-to-day processing of invoices and vendor payments, partners closely with the Travel and Finance teams to maintain tight controls and plays an active role in driving process improvements through automation.

Requirements

1–3 years of hands-on experience in accounts payable, travel administration, or a related accounting operations role.
Strong attention to detail with a process-oriented, organized approach to high-volume work.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; comfort working with financial systems and automation tools.
Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end processing of travel-related invoices — including hotel commissions, airline invoices, and travel agency billing — from receipt through payment.
Code and route invoices accurately, ensuring proper allocation and timely approvals.
Verify invoices against purchase orders, receipts, and approvals; resolve discrepancies before they impact payment cycles.
Reconcile vendor accounts on a regular cadence and escalate aged or unresolved items promptly.
Monitor vendor payment schedules to ensure all invoices are settled on time and in accordance with agreed terms.
Maintain audit-ready financial records and documentation in line with compliance standards.
Act as the operational point of contact for travel vendors, handling payment inquiries and billing disputes efficiently.
Execute month-end close tasks, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting, to meet finance deadlines.
Partner with the WWE Travel Department to support audits and spend analysis on travel-related costs.
Operate and help optimize AI-powered invoice automation tools, identifying manual bottlenecks and recommending process improvements.