Accounts Payable Associate

Creative Artists Agency•Los Angeles, CA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally. We are seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Payable Associate to join our dynamic Travel & Expense team in Los Angeles. The Travel & Expense Associate will support our T&E Manager and Supervisor in processing daily expense reports (out-of-pocket, T&E, & P-Cards), ensuring compliance with the company T&E policy. The ideal candidate will thrive in both collaborative and independent settings, demonstrating strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and a solution-focused mindset.

Requirements

Accounting or Finance Degree is a plus.
Experience with Travel & Expenses is ideal.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to switch focus as needed.
Strong customer service experience.
2 -4 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Concur Travel and Expense platform.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
Adaptable to changing priorities and demands.
Initiative to identify and suggest improvements.
Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with employees and management.
Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective time management skills to meet deadlines.
Flexible and adaptable to evolving business needs.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Audit and process employee expense reports as well as procurement card reports using the Concur Travel and Expense platform.
Work closely with employees to ensure timely report submission and compliance with travel & expense policies, while assisting cardholders and/or their assistants with reports that may be out of policy.
Follow up with employees on past-due expense reports and missing receipts.
Assist with educating employees on company travel & expense policies and efficient use of Concur.
Provide support and respond to inquiries from employees via email, instant message, and phone calls.
Identify and suggest process improvement opportunities to enhance expense report processing efficiencies.
Support various month-end close activities.
Report daily issues and resolutions to management.
Assist the team with P-Card validation and follow up with cardholders on missing receipts and unsubmitted reports as needed.