Accounts Payable Accountant

Position Overview

We are seeking a meticulous and highly organized Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant to join our dynamic Finance team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the complete accounts payable cycle, ensuring the precise and timely processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reimbursements, and outgoing payments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a keen analytical mindset, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and internal controls. If you thrive in a structured environment and take pride in maintaining financial accuracy, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path within a collaborative and growth-oriented organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing: Thoroughly review, validate, and input vendor invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation into the financial system with unwavering accuracy to prevent discrepancies and ensure compliance.
• Payment Execution: Schedule and process outgoing payments—including bank transfers, checks, and wire transfers—in strict accordance with company credit terms and established cash flow policies to optimize financial efficiency.
• Vendor Management: Act as the primary liaison for vendor billing inquiries, proactively addressing discrepancies, billing errors, and payment holds while fostering strong, mutually beneficial vendor relationships.
• Account Reconciliation: Conduct regular monthly reconciliations of accounts payable ledgers and vendor statements to verify that all liabilities are accurately recorded and aligned with financial records.
• Expense Administration: Review, audit, and process employee travel and expense reimbursement claims, ensuring strict adherence to internal corporate travel and expense policies to maintain financial integrity.
• Month-End Close Support: Collaborate with the finance team to facilitate month-end and year-end closing procedures, including preparing AP accruals, journal entries, and comprehensive supporting documentation for external auditors.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all accounts payable activities comply with local tax regulations, such as VAT and Withholding Tax requirements, and internal audit standards. Assist in generating monthly AP aging reports and cash outflow forecasts to support strategic financial planning.

Required Qualifications & Skills

To excel in this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Education & Experience:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
  • 2 to 5 years of professional experience in an Accounts Payable or general accounting role, with a proven track record of accuracy and efficiency.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Hands-on experience with modern accounting software and ERP systems, such as Zoho Books, SAP, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including expertise in VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and advanced data manipulation techniques.
  • A solid understanding of basic GAAP/IFRS accounting standards and local tax compliance requirements, including VAT invoicing rules.

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for financial accuracy and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to apply and contribute to our organization’s continued success.