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Accounts Payable Specialist

Finance and Accounting

Johnston, Rhode Island

Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for processing Supplier invoices, reallocation request forms and invoice validation errors in the Ariba Buying & Invoicing application. The incumbent of this role will be working closely with peers to troubleshoot and resolve invoice, PO and BPO problems, following through to resolution. 

Primary responsibilities include

  • Ariba invoice data entry, processing Contract and PO based invoices. 
  • Preparing documentation for wire payments.
  • Reallocating invoice expenses to the appropriate lines of business.
  • Resolving validation errors in Ariba.
  • Providing customer service to suppliers and internal partners.
  • Collaborate with internal partners to identify and resolve invoice problems.

Required Skills/Experience:

  • 2+ years Customer Service experience with strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and data entry skills
  • Solid Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task
  • Strong organizational skills

Preferred Skills/Experience:

  • 2+ years experience with Ariba invoice data entry 
  • 2+ years experience with Oracle EBussiness Suite 
  • Basic knowledge of Accounting principles 

Hours & Work Schedule

  • Hours per Week: 40
  • Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Position is based out of Johnston, RI and is in-office 4 days/per week once fully trained.

Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

Background Check

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more.

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Awards We've Received

2023

Age-Friendly Institute's Certified Age-Friendly Employer

2025

Dave Thomas Foundation’s Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace

2025

Disability:IN Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion

2025

Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index 100 Award

2024

Fair360 Top Regional Company

2024

FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies

2024

Military Friendly® Employer

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