Sr. Specialist, AP Accounting (India)

OpenGov

OpenGov

Accounting & Finance
India
Posted on Aug 22, 2024
Job Summary: The Sr. Specialist, AP Accounting is responsible for supporting day-to-day Accounts Payable operations for the company, including processing invoices, managing vendor records, auditing employee expense reports, and assisting in ownership of the accounts payable email inbox. Using excellent customer service skills, this individual will work directly with internal and external stakeholders to provide or request information and resolve AP related issues.
Responsibilities:
• Process a high volume of invoices across multiple subsidiaries while maintaining accuracy and timeliness
• Collaborate with internal teams as needed to verify that necessary approvals are captured and are in compliance with company policies
• Serve as the initial reviewer and approver of employee expense reports to verify that the items submitted have the proper documentation and coding
• Analyze monthly vendor statements and work closely with the vendor to resolve any discrepancies
• Manage and prioritize incoming emails to the joint AP inbox; extract vendor invoices for processing and assist in responding to inquiries regarding payments or credits
• Maintain and update vendor records, including all necessary supporting documentation
• Perform purchase order maintenance and resolution activities for those that need intervention
Requirements and Preferred Experience:
• BCom/CA degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar field preferred
• Prior experience with a multinational company required
• 2-5 years of experience in an Accounts Payable-focused role
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes and best practices
• High level of attention-to-detail and accuracy in data entry
• Software industry experience preferred
• Ability to set priorities and meet department deadlines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be located near Pune, India metropolitan area