Accounts Payable Analyst, Procure-to-Pay (PTP)

The Accounts Payable Analyst, Procure-to-Pay (PTP) will be primarily responsible for the Accounts Payable (AP) processes including obtaining approvals for and paying vendor invoices, reviewing and processing employee expense reimbursements, and purchase order matching and exception reporting.

Responsibilities:

Validate and process external vendor invoices and expense report reimbursements in SAPFacilitate invoice authorization/approval using Firm systemsFacilitate electronic and manual (check) payments to vendors within SAP and coordinate bank payment releases with In-Market Business PartnersFacilitate P.O. exceptions process and coordinate resolution with the Global Procurement TeamConduct a periodic review of the invoices blocked for payment and facilitate their release according to agreed payment termsParticipate in the Accounts Payable end-to-end process to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments in-line with agreed payment terms and within the agreed upon Service Level Agreement (SLA)  Perform monthly review and reconciliation of Advances, Deposits, and Accounts Payable accounts Prepare and generate reports as necessaryCoordinate with different stakeholders and clients (Q2C, R2R, In-Market Finance staff, etc.) to resolve incidents and ensure business requirements are being metProvide feedback on any observed opportunities for improvement to Supervisors throughout the entire AP processAny other tasks that may be deemed necessary to fulfil our commitment to the client

Experience Required:

Extensive experience in accounts payable, purchasing, or a related role or as a graduate of any business-related course in Accounting or FinanceExperience in handling accounts payable /accounting for a Process Outsourcing Firm or a Shared Service Center, a significant advantageSAP and Chrome River experiences are an advantage Solid communication skills (verbal and written)Verbal and written proficiency in EnglishProficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)Team player attitudeHigh attention to detail and keen organizational skillsAbility to make effective, accurate decisions and judgment callsEffective time and task management essential to meeting deadlines