Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the company’s accounts payable functions. This role supports the daily processes associated with the receiving, approval, and timely payment of vendor invoices. We are looking for an energetic, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to launch their accounting career in a global tech setting.
This role is based at our headquarters in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.
To be successful in this role, you will:
Support the daily lifecycle of vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding, proper approval, and timely payment.
Assist with the monthly AP close process, including the preparation of AP accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Utilize strong communication skills to research and resolve vendor inquiries and internal payment discrepancies.
Maintain a willingness to learn and help implement procure-to-pay automation to drive efficiency.
Assist in the administration of corporate credit card and travel card programs.
Ensure all activities adhere to company policies and internal financial procedures.
Basic Qualifications
Recent or upcoming graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or similar.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Products.
Prior internship experience in a corporate accounting or finance setting.
Solid understanding of US GAAP accounting principles and the ability to apply them to daily financial transactions and reconciliations.
Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
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Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides process automation technology. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com [Nasdaq: APPN]
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