Accounts Payable Specialist – Fixed-Term – Spécialiste – Comptes fournisseurs

Accounts Payable Specialist – Fixed-Term – Spécialiste – Comptes fournisseurs

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable or a related financial role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with SAP HANA.
• High level of autonomy and proactiveness in handling tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and processing.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Handle and resolve day-to-day accounts payable (AP) requests, address inquiries from vendors/carriers and resolve payment issues.
• Manage the general mailbox for AP inquiries and coordinate internally to ensure timely resolution and response.
• Verify and reconcile vendor/carriers statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Process invoices accurately and in a timely manner to ensure prompt payment.
• Optimize available discounts by ensuring timely invoice processing and payments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Procurement/buyers, logistics to ensure timely resolution of AP related matters.
• Provide support to the AP team members with escalation and guidance on prioritization of day-to-day tasks as per manager’s instructions.
• Support the process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency of the AP operations.
• Ensure proper applicable journal entries are completed in SAP subject to manager’s approval.
• Assist with month-end closing by ensuring all invoices and payments are recorded accurately.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as regulatory requirements.
• Support the AP team with ad-hoc tasks and projects as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.