Specialist Accounts Payable

The Accounts Payable Specialist sits within Global Business Services (GBS) in the Source to Pay – Accounts Payable process. The role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of vendor-related transactions across the Americas, going beyond invoice postings to focus on vendor account reconciliations, query resolution, and validation of postings. By combining strong analytical skills with attention to detail, the specialist supports the integrity of financial records, provides visibility on open items and root causes, and ensures timely resolution of discrepancies with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

• Perform vendor account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of open items and achievement of KPIs.
• Manage vendor query resolution, acting as the first point of contact to clarify discrepancies and provide solutions, ensuring achievement of KPIs.
• Validate postings executed by the processing team to ensure compliance with accounting principles and applicable regulations for the Americas, providing guidance on new exceptions and applicable rules.
• Review and follow up on critical supplier accounts to guarantee accuracy and integrity of AP records.
• Process urgent invoice postings to ensure timely payments and avoid business disruption.
• Conduct root cause analysis of complex cases, ensuring issues are resolved effectively and preventive actions are implemented.
• Support month-end closing activities as required.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Generate and analyse reports to provide insights on AP performance, vendor status, and key KPIs.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support the implementation of best practices and technology solutions.

• University degree in Accounting, Commerce/Business Administration/Finance.
• +2 Years' relevant work experience in the AP area.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Broad and deep theoretical understanding of job function.
• Strong financial acumen and AP and T&E experience.
• Experience with SAP and specific areas' tools such as Concur, Ariba, FIP, APWF.
• Knowledge and experience applying problem solving methodologies.
• Highly adaptable professional with strong interpersonal and customer-focused skills; connects easily across functions, levels, and cultures, and effectively drives collaboration in complex organisational settings.

• Portuguese is a plus.
• Experience in a GBS or Shared Service environment is a plus.

• GBS Colombia / Bogota
• Source to Pay area
• Reports to Accounts Payable Manager
• GSMS Grade P2
• No personnel managed

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