Accounts Payable Specialist - FIFA World Cup 2026

Company Description

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Job Description

NBCUniversal is seeking a highly organized and dependable Accounts Payable Specialist to support the financial operations for the FIFA World Cup 2026, as well as ongoing day-to-day activities. This contractor position is pivotal during a high-volume, fast-paced event period. The selected candidate will receive training from the current AP Specialist, collaborate closely with the Financial Analyst, and report directly to the Finance Director.

This is a project/limited term position, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices: Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors.

• Expense verification: Review and validate expense submissions and supporting documentation.

• Recordkeeping: Maintain organized and compliant records of all AP transactions in line with company policies.

• Account reconciliation: Assist in reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.

• Vendor and team coordination: Address payment inquiries by liaising with vendors and internal teams.

• Financial close support: Contribute to month-end and event-end financial close processes.

• Reporting collaboration: Work with the Financial Analyst on financial reporting and tracking.

• Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal controls and audit requirements.

• Vendor setup: Set up vendors in the APEX system and provide support for vendor-related issues.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting.

• Familiarity with financial systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms preferred).

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish.

• Experience in event finance or media production environments is a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• (NBCU Jobs) Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].