Preservation A/P Specialist Job in Cupertino, CA 95015

Requisition Number 4428369
Job title Preservation A/P Specialist
Location Santa Clara Valley
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Job type Full Time
Job description This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest growing retailers in the world. In just over six years, Apple has opened more than 250 stores located in the best retail venues around the world.
As a Store Preservation Finance Accounts Payable Specialist, the candidate will play an integral role on the Real Estate Finance team. The Preservation Finance team directly supports the Apple Retail Preservation team, which is responsible for the preservation of our stores worldwide. The Accounts Payable Specialist will support the teams portfolio of programs and interact with both external vendors and internal business partners.
Responsibilities Include:
Day-to-day store preservation finance payments include janitorial, cleaning and maintenance for our worldwide fleet of retail stores. The preservation finance payment process includes:
Serve as the liaison between Austin A/P, Preservation team, and external vendors
oFacilitate multiple currency payment transactions for a global set of vendors
oEnsure costs are in compliance with established budgets and other authorizations
oFoster strong vendor relationships to ensure prompt and proper payment
oUnderstand Apples finance policies to appropriately account for expenditures
oProvide meaningful reporting of payment activity, as needed
Partner with the Apple cross-functional teams worldwide to improve payment process
Initiate purchase requests for Preservation team and coordinate approval with procurement, preservation team and finance
The candidate must demonstrate the ability and willingness to:
Think Analytically
Understand the Business
Communicate Effectively
Partner and Influence

Education/Experience:
High School diploma required (college degree preferred)
3+ years of high-volume accounts payable experience required (international experience strongly preferred)
Experience with Microsoft Excel and enterprise software systems (e.g., SAP) required
Highly motivated and organized individual
Excellent customer service skills
Accuracy and attention to detail critical
Strong written and oral communication skills