Financial Consulting Associate 2 - Finance

Financial Consulting Associate 2 - Finance as a Service

• 3-10 years of experience in Procure-to-Pay / Accounts Payable processes, preferably in a shared services or multinational environment.

Responsibilities: This is a hands-on position that requires transaction processing and account reconciliation skills. Duties include:

• Handle the end-to-end P2P process, including requisition creation, PO issuance, invoice verification, and payment processing.
• Review and validate vendor invoices for accuracy, proper approvals, and compliance with company policies.
• Coordinate with procurement, finance, and business teams to resolve discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, or PO/invoice mismatches.
• Perform vendor reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Monitor GR/IR accounts, open POs, and aging reports to ensure process efficiency.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable and accruals.
• Maintain vendor master data and ensure periodic updates and compliance with internal controls.
• Assist in automation initiatives and process improvements within the P2P function.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with global teams and handle queries from internal stakeholders and vendors.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's in accounting or finance is required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must (proactively communicates status, issues, conflicts, and priorities up, down and across the engagement team)
• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities simultaneously plus excellent analytical and decision-making skills
• Experience in a public accounting firm, consulting firm or other professional services environment preferred but not required
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills along with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to change effectively
• Experience with automated accounting systems (i.e. Intacct, NetSuite, Bill.com, Tallie)
• Blackline experience preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of GAAP