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Job Description:
News Staff Administrator - Temporary Assignment
We’re looking for a temporary News Staff Administrator to assist with the day-to-day tasks of The Wall Street Journal’s News finance team. This job will report to the Assistant Finance Director. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Act as a liaison between News and Accounts Payable/Treasury
Process invoices on a daily basis
Create purchase orders
Ensure vendors are paid in accordance with terms of contracts
Assists in keeping vendor accounts updated and accurate
Set up and maintain new and existing vendors
Troubleshoot and resolve payment issues to vendors
Assists news finance team in maintaining files and databases (both physical and electronic)
Serves as the go-to person for News staff inquiries and conflicts
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
High degree of proficiency in PC/computer skills including experience with Excel
SAP financial system experience strongly preferred
Planning and organizational skills including effective time management
Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions
Must be able to deal with a range of ongoing tasks at the same time, and to be able to cope under pressure
Experience in international business dealing with multiple currency transactions would be desired
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
Highly organized and flexible
Ability to multitask and meet changing deadlines
Must be self-directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision.
Maintains staff confidentiality
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Business Area: NEWS/WSJ
Job Category: Contingent Workers
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Req ID: 19326