Senior Executive – US Accounting (Accounts Payable)

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable operations for US entities, including invoice verification, processing, GL coding, and cost center allocation.
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, goods receipts, and vendor invoices.
• Manage vendor master data, resolve invoice discrepancies, and handle vendor queries.
• Prepare and process payments through ACH, wire transfers, and checks while ensuring timely payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements, monitor AP aging, and resolve outstanding balances.
• Support month-end and year-end closing, including AP accruals, reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP fundamentals, internal controls, SOX requirements, and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate documentation and audit trails.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance operational efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in US Accounting, specifically Accounts Payable.
• Strong knowledge of invoice processing, vendor management, payment runs, and AP reconciliations.
• Understanding of US GAAP, accrual accounting, and month-end closing procedures.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, or Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with US-based stakeholders in a Shared Services Center (SSC) or Global Capability Center (GCC).
• Exposure to SOX compliance, audit support, and AP automation tools.