Accountant-Level 1 - Associate (0 - 5 Years)

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end onboarding of suppliers into SAP S/4HANA and procurement systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness of vendor records
• Collect, validate, and maintain vendor documentation (e.g., W-9/W-8, tax IDs, banking details) to ensure compliance with corporate policies.
• Perform ongoing master data maintenance, including updates related to banking changes, organizational changes, and contact information
• Monitor and reconcile vendor data across systems (e.g., SAP ERP and procurement platforms) to ensure alignment and data integrity.
• Act as a primary point of contact for vendors and internal teams to resolve onboarding issues, account discrepancies, and payment concerns.
• Review and resolve invoice discrepancies, including mismatches between invoices and purchase orders.
• Partner with Accounts Payable and Procurement to ensure timely resolution of invoice and payment issues.
• Process vendor banking updates in ERP systems and ensure accurate payment setup.
• Maintain accurate records of vendor interactions, onboarding activities, and issue resolution.
• Generate reports and insights on vendor issues, onboarding progress, and discrepancies for leadership review.
• Support broader Procurement Operations activities related to supplier enablement and P2P processes.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, accounts payable, or supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle processes.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4HANA (master data or procurement modules).
• Experience working directly with external suppliers and cross-functional internal teams.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Office Suite tools.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail, particularly with supplier documentation and data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple supplier requests and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to clearly explain processes, requirements, and next steps to suppliers.
• Proactive problem-solving approach with the ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently.