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Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

The position provides critical support to the entirety of the Procure2Pay process for WarnerMedia Technology Operations. This role will provide senior level expertise to ensure for the timely and accurate receipt, validation and processing of technology invoices for the division’s purchases of hardware, software, labor services and telecom services (voice, data, mobility) and the proper processing of those invoices for supplier payment. Included is the communication to both stakeholders and suppliers with regards to payment status and/or need to validate item receipts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Invoice Receipt:

• Manage and coordinate the invoicing queues to include Ariba, email and supplier portals. Respond to supplier inquiries.
• Create, maintain and assist with invoice aging and open purchase order reports. Act as escalation point with suppliers and stakeholders on resolving issues.

Invoice Validation:

• Manage and monitor auditing and payment functions for supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage the invoice reconciliation queue to include resolution of exceptions, coding accuracy, misrouted invoices and duplicate invoices.
• Provide expert-level direction in the resolution of reconciliation issues.
• Direct the recovery of credits and management of short-pay and no-pay decisions.
• Monitor contractual commitments.
• Provide guidance on issues and questions to other invoice analyst team members.

Invoice Processing:

• Be the first point of contact to internal and external customers.
• Ensure the timely and accurate payment of invoices and communicate with suppliers regarding the status.
• Enter invoices not loaded in Ariba.
• Communicate with receiving groups regarding the status of receipt of product prior to payment. Communicate with SOW owners to validate proper receipt of services prior to payment.
• Properly code and route invoices and PCARD transactions. Process invoices to break down charges where required and allocate accordingly to proper cost centers.
• Validate and process credits or checks received for refunds and rebates.
• Submit and coordinate for resolution tickets for Ariba invoice issues.
• Provide guidance on tax questions and issues. Coordinate with tax department to ensure proper taxation of orders.

Reporting:

• Develop strategies to manage spend reports for ongoing, open purchase orders. Provide guidance to requesters on balances.

Process Improvement:

• Work closely with Procurement team on strategies for purchase order generation that allows for more efficient invoice processing.
• Seek, recommend and implement opportunities for improvement in Procure2Pay business processes.

MUST HAVE:

• 5+ years’ experience with payment of technology invoices.
• 5+ years’ experience working with technology procurement organizations.
• 5+ years’ experience working with enterprise-level procurement and/or accounts payable systems.

NICE TO HAVE:

• Strong business analysis experience and financial acumen.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to keep up with multiple tasks.
• Ability to work with limited direction.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong customer service and supplier management skills.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor degree or equivalent experience (Finance, Business or IT-related major preferred)

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/  along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, union status, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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