Senior Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to
support our global Finance operations. The ideal candidate will have strong full cycle
AP experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, hands-on, proficient
experience with NetSuite. You will be responsible for end-to-end payable process,
ensuring 3-way matching, obtaining approvals for 2-way matching, managing vendor
relationships, and supporting month-end.

Key Responsibilities: 

Hands-on end-to-end AP process including processing all invoice received timely, invoice validation, 3-way matching (purchase orders, receiving reports, and vendor invoices), 2-way matching (invoices, purchase orders), posting, and prepare payment proposals.

Reconcile vendor statements, resolve vendor queries, research outstanding balances, and resolve discrepancies with internal purchasing/receiving teams and external vendors.

Review and verify invoices for accuracy, tax compliance (sales tax, WHT/TDS, GST/VAT), and appropriate approvals.

Assist with updating and maintaining accurate vendor master data.

Process employee expense claims and corporate credit card transactions and reconciliations.

Ensure compliance with company policies, SOX regulations, and prepare1099 forms at year-end. 

Assist with AP month-end close activities, including accruals and prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for global entities.

Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

Identify opportunities to streamline and automate AP and expense reimbursement processes.

Ad hoc projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications: 

Commerce/Finance degree (B.Com, M.Com, MBA Finance, or equivalent).

7+ years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. 

Ability to manage high invoice volumes with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Understanding of raw materials inventory, PO matching, and standard costing
is highly preferred.

Strong understanding of AP processes, US GAAP, internal controls, and best
practices.

Hands-on experience working with NetSuite and other AP automation tools is
a plus.

Strong problem-solving skills and proficient in MS Excel (pivot tables,
VLOOKUPs)

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal
stakeholders and vendors.

Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced
environment.