Accounts Payable Specialist

ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on one intuitive and personalized platform. ApplyBoard is a mission-driven, hyper-growth organization. It has been attracting dedicated individuals for more than eight years who are inspired every day to break down barriers to international education and take their careers to new heights at a company that will invest in their career growth. Our six core values are our compass in our mission to Educate the World and the foundation of our unique company culture. As an organization built on a foundation of diversity, it’s important that our team members are representative of the students from more than 150 countries that we support.

The Role

Person will be responsible for taking care of accounts payable function, TDS compliance on supplier invoices, assisting in internal and statutory audit, account reconciliation, vendor reconciliations AP ageing reporting etc. They will functionally report to Senior Manager - Accounts Payable in the Canada office. They will also be expected to work directly with other members of the Finance team, IT and Facilities team etc. The position will be based in our Gurgaon India office.

Responsibilities

• Fully responsible to manage accounts payable function.

• TDS compliances on supplier invoices.

• Supplier account reconciliation

• Expense Accrual management and supporting month end close activities.

• Prepaid expense monitoring and amortization

• Fixed asset accounting and maintenance of fixed assets register

• AP Ageing monitoring and reporting

• Assistance in internal and statutory audit

• Support on validating AP invoices, expense reporting etc.

• NetSuite Accounting and Reporting

• Support on Commission Withdrawal processes, loan commissions and other AP related Canada processes

• Other finance related responsibilities as advised by his/her manager for smooth finance operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Commerce, strong academic record; tax compliance, accounting, or finance operations background required.

• 2 to 3 years experience in India accounting specifically in accounts payable function for India business.

• Superb attention to detail resulting in “0-defect” analysis

• Accounting qualification preferred but not required

• Strong communication skills 

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills required (Excel including Pivot Tables, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)

• Experience in ERP Environment is also desirable.

• Fluency in written and spoken English required, other languages are a plus but not required.

• About 7-10 years of experience in accounts payable, financial accounting, or finance operations.

• Strong experience in dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

• Proactive and goal-oriented personality, good at juggling multiple tasks

• Strong self-management, able to work independently

• Sound business sense

• Must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be flexible to react to changing priorities.

• Good people and communication skills, verbal & written

• Personal fit with ApplyBoard culture: adhering to the highest standard of integrity, high energy, sense of humor, friendly, team player

About ApplyBoard

ApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access the best education. With more than 1,000,000 students from over 150 countries helped with their journey in less than a decade, we are just getting started.

ApplyBoard’s 1,200 global team members in 30 countries assist students and our 1,500 partner institutions by empowering the international student sector with innovative technology and insights. As a five-time consecutive Deloitte Fast 50 and Fast 500 ranked company, ApplyBoard is growing and scaling like few other companies. On top of our strong growth, our people are growing personally and professionally. ApplyBoard India was Great Place to Work® Institute (India) certified for outstanding employee experience and workplace culture.

Thank you for your interest in joining the ApplyBoard Team and being part of our mission to Educate the World. While we are lucky to attract a high level of interest in each of our roles, only qualified applicants will be contacted and selected for an interview.

ApplyBoard welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all aspects of the hiring and selection process.