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Role OverviewA leading global organization is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Accountant to join its Finance & Accounting team. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, this role is responsible for accurate, timely end-to-end processing of vendor bills across multiple subsidiaries — in compliance with company policies and internal controls.This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented AP professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and enjoys contributing to process improvement alongside day-to-day operational excellence.What You’ll DoVendor Invoice ProcessingReview, enter, and upload vendor bills accurately and on time with supporting documentation, ensuring proper GL coding per company accounting policies and internal controlsProcess vendor expenses qualifying as out-of-pocket pass-through charges, including electronic approval documentation and confirmation of billable project charge codes per customer contractual termsMaintain organized, paperless vendor files and electronic backup records for all assigned vendor accountsPayment & Approval WorkflowFollow up with internal bill approvers to ensure invoice approvals align with defined metrics and vendor payment termsIssue vendor payments in compliance with company payment policies and cash flow schedulesPerform vendor statement reconciliations and proactively resolve discrepancies through vendor and internal communicationsMonth-End CloseExecute month-end close procedures including review and analysis of GL accounts, preparation of accruals, and payment reconciliationsRequest outstanding vendor bills and monthly statements from external vendors to ensure completenessStakeholder & Vendor ManagementRespond promptly to vendor and internal requests, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate resolution with cross-functional teams including project managersSupply supporting documentation of pass-through charges for client inquiries, including preparing reconciliations to facilitate timely resolutionProcess Improvement & ComplianceIdentify and implement process and system efficiencies; support system implementations and periodic upgrade testingAssist with preparation of 1099 forms and other applicable tax requirementsParticipate in special projects, prepare ad-hoc analyses, and complete additional assignments as requestedWhat You’ll BringAssociate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline; Accounting degree strongly preferredAlternatively, a minimum of 8+ years of progressive accounts payable experience in a global companyMinimum 3 years in dedicated accounts payable processing — including vendor bill entry, GL coding, and reconciliationHands-on ERP experience (NetSuite preferred; SAP, Oracle, or MS Dynamics considered); comfort with extracting and formatting ERP data exportsUnderstanding of multi-entity accounting environments, GL structure, inter-company transactions, and expense codingIntermediate-to-advanced Microsoft Excel — including XLookup, SUMIF, Text-to-Columns, sorting, filtering, Concatenate; Pivot Tables a strong plusProficiency in Microsoft Outlook and the broader Office 365 suite; ability to manage large datasets and identify patternsExceptional attention to detail with a track record of accuracy, timeliness, and completeness under strict deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skills — able to convey progress, flag setbacks, and coordinate across geographies and time zonesDiplomatic and professional approach to navigating obstacles with external vendors, customers, and internal stakeholdersProven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, virtual team environment; adaptable to evolving processes and prioritiesComfort leveraging approved AI tools to drive productivity and quality, while maintaining accountability for outputs.Preferred QualificationsExperience in the software/SaaS or pharmaceutical industry, especially within a GCC, Shared Services Center, or multi-entity finance environmentNetSuite ERP knowledge (significant advantage); SAP familiarity also valuedDemonstrated experience with data extraction, report formatting, and paperless record managementPlease note that this is a confidential search. We kindly ask that all candidates keep details of this opportunity and any related conversations private throughout the recruitment process.