Senior Associate - Accounts Payable

RADISE India is looking for a detail-oriented Senior Associate, Accounts Payable, to join the finance team in Hyderabad. This position is a critical support role for our US-based entities, responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable process. This is a mandatory Work-From-Office position with shift timing 2PM to 11PM IST and may require adjusting to accommodate US HQ office time zone (EST) whenever necessary (usually during month-close activities).

The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience with US AP operations, including vendor setup and payment processing in an ERP environment.

This role requires the ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally with US-based colleagues and vendors with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.

Qualified CMA, CA, CMA (IMA-US), CPA are preferred, but not a necessary condition to apply for the position. Nevertheless, the candidate must have a Graduate Degree in Accounting at a minimum.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

AP Processing:

• Handle the day-to-day AP process, including receiving, reviewing, and processing vendor invoices for our US entities, maintaining timeliness and accuracy.

Invoice Validation:

• Perform 3-way, 2-way matching and Non-PO Invoices validation to confirm invoice accuracy.

GL Coding and Accounting:

• Apply correct general ledger codes for all invoices and expense reports.
  
• Inter-Entity Invoicing and Expenses Distribution and Allocation to Business Units and Departments.

Vendor Onboarding & Compliance (US Specific):

• Help manage the vendor setup and maintenance process.
  
• Request, validate, and maintain W-9 forms from US-based vendors.
  
• Assist with the annual preparation process for 1099 forms by helping to validate data.

Payment Processing:

• Prepare and process weekly payment runs (ACH, wire, and checks) for US vendors after verifying all approvals.

Vendor & Stakeholder Communication:

• Act as a key point of contact for AP-related questions from US vendors and internal US-based employees.
  
• Address and resolve invoice discrepancies or payment issues promptly.

Reconciliation & Reporting:

• Perform monthly reconciliation of the AP sub-ledger to the General Ledger.
  
• Reconcile Inter-Entity balances.
  
• Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on any differences.
  
• Assist with month-end close activities, such as AP accruals.

Process Improvement:

• Contribute to process improvements and support new AP automation initiatives.

Expense Report Auditing:

• Review employee expense reports for compliance with company T&E policy.