Bilingual Accounts Payable Specialist, NA (French/English)

Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers

Accounting & Finance
Denver, CO, USA
Posted on Friday, September 15, 2023

About Vantage Data Centers


Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

**Please note this will be a bilingual role in French/English

Position Overview

Vantage is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our North American Shared Services team who analyze and process complex accounts payable transactions and partner with internal and external stakeholders to conduct research and analysis to resolve invoice discrepancies.

The qualified candidate will have strong quantitative and interpersonal skills, as well as proficiency in A/P functions and software programs. We are looking for a team player with a keen interest in building successful relationships with internal clients. Since our business environment is always changing, a willingness to learn and the ability to adapt are essential. Experience in the real estate, construction, manufacturing or production industry is preferred but not vital.

Essential Job Functions

  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that processes are effective, efficient and that information flows seamlessly between these departments

  • Assist with vendor record maintenance

  • Process invoices for payment, progress billing entry and Expenses Reports

  • Reconciliation of past due balances

  • Run weekly workflow history reports for open invoices and POs

  • Run weekly rejected report for open invoices and POs

  • Internal and external stakeholder support

  • Support invoices matching and posting in digitalization Payable system (Yardi)

  • Responsible to prepare and validate weekly payments run (checks, ACH, Wire...)

  • Ensure timely processing and responsiveness to meet department Service Level Agreements

Duties

  • Strong knowledge of the accounts payable processes: Invoices review and processing

  • Ability to manage a large volume of invoices

  • Demonstrated understanding of accounting is required including CAPEX and OPEX transactions

  • Construction industry/ job cost experience is preferred, but not required

  • Data Center experience is preferred, but not required

  • Ability to effectively respond to sensitive issues, complex inquiries, or complaints

  • Provide a high-level of commitment to customer service with co-workers and stakeholders

  • Skilled at solving problems and dealing with a variety of options with limited information

  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

  • Good knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook software

  • Comfortable with IT systems

Job Requirements

  • Degree in accounting or equivalent academic credentials preferred

  • 2 to 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable

  • Language requirements: English, required; French, required

  • Real estate or construction industry experience preferred but not required

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with many simultaneous priorities from time to time

  • Facility to “roll up one’s sleeves” and collaborate with process participants in solving issues

  • Data Center experience is strongly preferred, but not required

  • Organized and a quick learner

  • Professional, positive demeanor required

  • Knowledge of Yardi Voyager and Certify preferred but not required

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs required

  • Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records

Please note: This position will be a hybrid schedule - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home. The office is located at 100 Fillmore Street, Denver, CO 80206

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.


Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.