Accounts Payable Expert

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Professional to join our team in Hyderabad.This is a highly responsible role that requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive financial information with maturity and discretion.As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the invoicing process, tracking payments, and ensuring timely payment of outstanding debts. You will play a crucial role in maintaining internal controls, accountability of payments, accurately recording transactions, audit support, and reconciliation.The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration and at least 2 years of experience in accounts payable. They should also possess strong knowledge of AP processes, financial systems, and accounting principles.In this role, you will work closely with the accounting, payroll, procurement, and financial planning teams to ensure smooth and efficient processing of invoices and payments.Your responsibilities will include reviewing purchase orders, analyzing invoices, communicating with suppliers, managing the purchase card (P-card) invoices, and performing weekly reviews of supplier invoices.To succeed in this role, you must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be detail-oriented, and have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. You should also be able to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.If you are a motivated and organized professional with a passion for finance and accounting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.Key Responsibilities:Invoice Review and Analysis: Review purchase orders, analyze invoices, and submit them according to the company's guidelines.Communication with Suppliers: Respond to payment reminders, credit notes, requests for invoices, and other follow-ups.Stakeholder Collaboration: Communicate with accounting, payroll, procurement, and financial planning teams for entity, cost centre, and supplier relevant data.Approval of Expense Claims: Review each line of Travel & Expense (T&E) reports and be responsible for all reports less than $1,000 USD. Review all claims above $1,000 USD and submit daily reports to Manager.Manage Purchase Card (P-Card) Invoices: Download monthly reports of new transactions, locate relevant invoices, partner with team and cross-functional team members, verify submissions of P-card invoices, and provide weekly status updates and follow-ups.Weekly Review of Supplier Invoices: Validate invoices for errors and accurate accounting.Essential Skills/Values:Ethical Conduct: Commitment to integrity and ethical accounts payable practices.Patience & Motivation: Ability and willingness to process large volumes of repetitive, similar transactions accurately and efficiently.Computer Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (including advanced functions) and familiarity with Workday ERP systems.Communication Skills (Written and Verbal): Ability to clearly and concisely communicate findings, recommendations, and requirements to various stakeholders in good English.Accounting Acumen: Understanding of basic Accounting principles - how debits and credits flow into the General Ledger.Stakeholder Management: Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred.Proven prior experience in accounts payable of at least 2 years.Strong understanding of AP processes, financial systems, and accounting principles.Proficiency in Workday accounting software would be an advantage and Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with team mates and internal stakeholders.Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Integrity and discretion in handling confidential financial information.Experience with negotiation and conflict resolution is a plus.