Sr Staff -Accounts Payable

About the role

Reviews and manages vendor invoices, payment processing, and vendor master data to achieve operational excellence and mitigate financial risk. Identifies root cause to problems and uses data-driven approaches to solve them. Extensive interaction with vendors and internal stakeholders to identify issues and analyze information to provide solutions consistent with business strategies. This role encompasses vendor invoice lifecycle management, payment execution, vendor banking information governance, and risk management based on company needs, and should go above and beyond assigned responsibility to support the AP function.

Responsibilities

• Review/Approve vendor invoices and Purchase orders in accordance with company policy and three-way match requirements
• Process vendor payments timely and accurately, ensuring compliance with payment terms and cash management guidelines
• Manage vendor bank account information, including verification, updates, and secure handling of sensitive banking data
• Conduct vendor bank information audits to detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized changes, or data discrepancies
• Communicate with business units and vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, payment inquiries, and provide guidance on submission requirements
• Support month-end closing in collaboration with other SEA departments and subsidiaries
• Project management to meet time-sensitive deadlines and communicate with other corporate departments
• Assist in reporting and analysis for vendor risk management items (fraud prevention, control gaps, duplicate prevention, and various audits)
• Assist team members for all project-related tasks

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in Accounts Payable, vendor management, or similar related field
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system preferred

Skills

• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify discrepancies and inconsistencies
• Strong attention to detail
• Diplomacy and ability to deal with difficult situations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Solid Microsoft Office skills (Word & Excel) – V-lookup, Pivot tables (Macros a plus)
• AI tool implementation and usage skills in the job function preferred
• Strong sense of urgency and timeliness in completing daily tasks
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Relationship management skills