GAOC Accountant, Senior

Job Area: Finance & Accounting Group, Finance & Accounting Group > Global Accounting Ops Center General Summary: Sr Accountant Accounts Payable (P2P) Rotational shifts Position Overview The AP Sr Accountant will be responsible for providing customer support activities, supporting business units and suppliers with their queries, and partnering with internal stakeholders such as procurement, facility, and other functions/businesses, as well as external parties like vendors. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and have experience in handling ticketing tools. Responsibilities Address vendor and internal team queries related to Accounts Payable (AP), ensuring SLA compliance. Serve as the primary point of contact for AP, fostering strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders. Identify potential challenges proactively and implement controls for seamless AP operations. Perform periodic reconciliation of vendor account statements to ensure accurate financial records. Investigate and resolve invoice holds, expediting approval processes with internal departments. Identify and implement efficiency improvements through process automation and enhancement. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Procure-to-Pay, Procurement, and AP workflows. Possess end-to-end functional knowledge of vendor management, invoice processing, and payments. Analyze and review large volumes of transactional data to identify trends and insights. Partner with Procurement and Logistics teams for queries related to Purchase Orders and Receipting. Have a fair understanding of the accounting impact of invoice booking, payment, accruals, prepayment, and un-invoiced receipts. Handle escalations adeptly, ensuring swift resolution of critical AP issues. Maintain knowledge of US tax requirements. Efficiently handle emails, queries, and task prioritization. Adhere to company policies and procedures. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Masters degree from premium institutes. Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Accounts Payable or related functions. Strong analytical skills and experience in handling ticketing tools. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. Proficiency with AP systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Procure-to-Pay processes and workflows. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Experience with process automation and improvement initiatives. Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external vendors. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. 4+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience. *Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Masters = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.