Job Description
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
Our headquarters is in Stamford, CT. We are open to hybrid work (3 days a week in the office) in one of our office locations – Stamford, New York City, Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago and Miami. We will also consider a remote-based working arrangement for qualified candidates with East Coast working hours as a prerequisite.
WHEN YOU’LL WORK
Contract Dates: Immediate to July 31st, 2026
Contract Type: W-2 Employment
THE WORK YOU’LL DO
Octagon is looking for someone to join our Accounts Payable team! This role will primarily be responsible for processing rush requests, Travel & Expense reimbursement, and onboarding of new vendors centered around our agency’s efforts with the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The ideal candidate should be detailed oriented, organized, have a strong work ethic and, and have worked in a fast-paced environment.
Roles and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Process expense reports promptly and address any deficiency issues.
- Follow all applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and instructions.
- Ensure expense data is accurately entered and monitored within the financial system.
- Work with employees to resolve questions or inconsistencies regarding expense report submissions.
- Provide support for related ad hoc tasks and requests when necessary.
- Keep sensitive financial information confidential and maintain accuracy.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
THE BIGGER TEAM YOU’LL JOIN
Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Sports”, Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Omnicom Group.
We take pride in being Playmakers – finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world. We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent.
We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans – of sports, entertainment, and culture at large. This expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world.
The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker?
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- 1+ year of relevant work experience within a professional services environment, with prior exposure to Accounts Payable preferred.
- Experience with SAP is considered an asset.
- Demonstrates exceptional organizational, research, and analytical capabilities.
- Communicates effectively with operating staff and across departmental teams.
- Works collaboratively within team settings.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic accounting applications.
- Skilled in managing multiple tasks and prioritizing workload efficiently.
- Previous experience in accounts payable or expense processing is advantageous.
- Exhibits strong attention to detail and maintains a high standard of accuracy.
This position pays an annualized rate of $42,000, and is overtime-eligible. Contract positions with Octagon are not benefits-eligible.
Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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