Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist at Contentful is responsible for various tasks, including entering invoices, matching purchase orders, and ensuring timely payments. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with treasury on weekly payment runs, assist in month-end and quarter-end close processes, and support audits by preparing schedules. In this role, your input will also be crucial for optimizing our financial systems, enhancing our operational efficiency.

Contentful requires candidates for the Accounts Payable Specialist position to have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management. Prior experience in accounting or accounts payable is preferred. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and possess strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with various internal and external parties while supporting our fast-paced environment.

At Contentful, growth and learning are highly valued. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you’ll receive an annual education budget to enhance your skills and professional development. We also facilitate various workshops and team events to encourage networking and learning exchange, as well as provide mentorship opportunities to foster your career advancement.

As an Accounts Payable Specialist at Contentful, you will primarily work with Coupa and NetSuite accounting software. Familiarity with these platforms is a plus, as they will assist you in entering invoices, processing payments, and contributing to our overall financial operations. Additionally, you'll utilize various reporting tools to analyze and review AP data.

Contentful offers a robust benefits package to its Accounts Payable Specialists, which includes options for stock ownership, 100% coverage of monthly health premiums for employees, and generous paid time off. Additionally, employees benefit from family building reimbursements, parental leave, and a well-being stipend tailored to support their overall health and work-life balance.

When answering this question, highlight your specific experiences with accounts payable, such as managing invoices, coding expenses correctly, or collaborating with treasury departments. Be sure to include any software you've used and how your role contributed to efficiency or accuracy in financial management.

Discuss your organizational skills, noting any strategies you use, such as creating to-do lists, utilizing project management tools, or communicating with relevant teams to ensure deadlines are met. Example scenarios will strengthen your answer.

Explain your problem-solving process, including how you review documentation, communicate with vendors, and work with internal teams to resolve discrepancies. Providing a specific example will show your ability to handle challenges effectively.

Your answer should indicate your familiarity with these platforms, highlighting any previous experience. If you haven't used them directly, explain similar software you've worked with and your adaptability in learning new systems.

Provide a specific example of a process you improved in a previous role, focusing on the steps you took and the outcome. This demonstrates your initiative and ability to contribute positively to the team’s efficiency.

Outline a clear step-by-step process you follow during month-end closing, including preparing reconciliations, reviewing entries, and collaborating with other teams. This will showcase your understanding of the importance of accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting.

Explain your approach to communicating with the vendor and ensuring timely payment while adhering to company policies. Mention any strategies you use to prevent future occurrences and maintain strong vendor relationships.

Discuss how attention to detail directly impacts financial accuracy and the overall success of the accounts payable function. Use examples to illustrate how small errors can lead to larger financial issues.

Research Contentful’s values and culture, and discuss how they resonate with you. Highlight your commitment to teamwork, innovation, and professional growth, and relate this to your career aspirations.

Explain your communication methods, such as regular check-ins, updates, or using shared documents. Emphasize your belief that open communication is crucial in maintaining effective collaborative relationships across departments.