Accounts Payable Specialist | Eastwood City  

The Accounts payable specialist is responsible for processing of supplier invoices and payments a multi-national company.

Essential Functions

• Supplier invoices – this includes matching invoices to purchase orders, coding to the appropriate GL accounts and entering the invoices in the accounting system
• Payments – payment of supplier invoices and employee cash expense claims using electronic bank software
• Maintaining Accounts Payable sub-ledger - matching payments to invoices and ensure the ledger is kept clean and up to date
• Resolution of supplier and employee queries relating to invoices and expense claims
• Reconciliation of vendors per the accounting system to statements received.
• Ensuring all duties are performed in accordance with company’s policies and procedures, example; adequate documentation and document retention.
• May participate in special projects such as process improvements and implementation, and integrating accounting for acquired entities
• Other ad hoc duties and general administrative support as required

• 1-3 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable or finance role in a similar industry or shared services center environment
• Knowledge of large general ledger software applications and online procurement and expense reporting systems. S4 HANA and Concur a plus.
• Advanced Proficiency in MS Office Suite (especially Outlook) required
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service
• Attention to detail and accurate, timely and diligent performance of all duties
• Flexibility, and ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize workload to meet strict deadlines for monthly, quarterly and year end reporting
• Team player, positive and flexible attitude
• Must be willing to handle night shift schedule

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

• AP inbox/inquiries within 24 to 48-hour turn around globally
• Maintain/monitor AP aging for past due accounts
• Maintain a standard payment run schedule
• Minimum of 400 invoices processed per month or minimum 1500 expense reports audited per month