Accounts Payable Specialist

Role & responsibilities

• Process and manage accounting transactions accurately and within defined timelines.
• Review, validate, and post financial transactions as per company policies and accounting standards.
• Support Accounts Receivable (AR) activities, including invoice and payment processing.
• Reconcile incoming payments and investigate unmatched transactions.
• Allocate customer payments to the appropriate invoices and customer accounts.
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on unresolved items.
• Identify and resolve payment discrepancies by coordinating with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure data integrity.
• Perform account reconciliations and support month-end activities as required.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and operational procedures.
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting queries and issues.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in Accounting, Finance Operations, Accounts Receivable, or Shared Services environment.
• Good understanding of accounting fundamentals, AR processes, invoicing, and payment allocation.
• Exposure to reconciliation activities and transaction processing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage high-volume transactions with accuracy and efficiency.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, and reconciliation activities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, process-driven environment and meet deadlines.