Accounts Payable and Payment Coordinator (Temporary)
Accounts Payable and Payment Coordinator (Temporary)
Contract End Date: November 7, 2025
The Company
Christie's, the world's largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in our more Operational focused teams we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this over 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Respect, Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Business Judgement & Innovation. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is constantly inspiring to work with industry leaders across all segments of the business.
Why This Role Matters
Reporting to the Regional Payments Team Leader/Regional Head of Supplier and Client Payments, your role is key to ensuring the accurate processing of payments for the company. A high level of attention to detail is required, as well as a commitment to providing excellent stakeholder service. You will possess the ability to work well under pressure and strive to work as efficiently as possible while ensuring all processes have been followed/controls have been applied.
How You Will Make An Impact
* Understand and comply with all company policies and procedures for processing payments.
* Ensure all payments are made accurately, with appropriate review of supporting documentation and approvals as necessary.
* Work within team requirements to ensure all payment deadlines - invoices and settlements - are met.
* Set up of new supplier accounts on the JDE system.
* Assist with completing monthly supplier statement reconciliations and follow up work.
* Work closely with Client Accounting coordinators to ensure seamless and timely exchange and communication of information through sale settlements.
* Provide relevant information to stakeholders on a timely basis with regard status of payment information.
* Identify pain points/bottlenecks in processes and discuss with team to identify possible resolutions.
* Assist with ad-hoc tasks and reporting as requested.
* Escalate concerns, risk and issues to management as appropriate.
* Work closely with the Business Support Group (BSG) and wider business to ensure all queries are resolved in a timely and professional manner.
What You Will Bring To The Team
* Willingness to understand what other teams do and learn how processes affect other teams/departments
* Strong team player
* Attention to detail is essential
* Ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* High level of integrity and strong compliance attitude as the gatekeeper for payments
* Knowledge of Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel - JDE knowledge is desirable
Christie's, Inc. is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Christie's Inc. ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability status for service in the United States Armed Forces.
Closing Date: July 15, 2025
*Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.
Compensation Range
Hourly: $22.00 - $24.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr