Accounts Payable Associate - Level III

Key Responsibilities:

Processes invoice administration and set up for payment. Prepares and processes accounts payable checks, wire transfers and payments. Answers all vendor inquiries and reconciles more complex vendor statements. Prepares analysis of accounts. Resolves more complex invoice discrepancies. Conducts root cause analysis of accounts payable processing errors and suggests process improvements. Supports month end closing. Participates in and/or leads projects related to Accounts Payable improvement. Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills Required:-

• Strong understanding of end-to-end accounts payable processes.
• Knowledge of Invoice processing, GRNI Analysis, AP reporting and financial analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e. g. , SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet set deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• End-to-End Accounts Payable knowledge required, with a focus on end resolutions.
• Ability to provide analytical support, Must be proficient in coordinating and following up with multiple stakeholders in order to resolve AP issues proactively.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to resolve complex AP issues.
• Good in Oral and Written communication.
• Knowledge of Oracle will be an added advantage.

Competencies:
Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Business Partnering - Collaborates with stakeholders and develops partnerships to drive performance that aligns to organizational goals and strategies; influences the organization by demonstrating knowledge of the business to provide guidance to support the decision making process and guiding the business towards positive results and organizational alignment; evaluates business environment using measures to mitigate risk and capitalize on opportunities.

Financial Internal Controls - Leverages internal control framework by assessing internal controls and developing remediation plans to mitigate financial reporting risks and respond to changing business needs.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:
High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.

Experience:
Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.