Role Description
The Accounts Payable Associate will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining the highest level of accuracy in financial transactions. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of accounts payable processes, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced corporate environment
Key responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Verify invoice details, including prices, quantities, and terms, and resolve any discrepancies or issues with vendors or internal stakeholders.
- Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve any discrepancies with vendors or internal departments.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment-related inquiries in a timely manner.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Support the implementation of process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls within the accounts payable function.
- Adhere to financial policies, procedures, and internal controls (SOX) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Maintain regular updates to the invoice processing documentation (SOP).
Basic Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in accounts payable processing US/EMEA Purchase invoices in ERP (preferably SAP).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Proficient in using accounting software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and understanding of accounts payable processes and controls.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.