Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist III will perform the day to day processing of accounts payable transactions and payment in accordance with business procedures. The Accounts Payable Specialist III will also maintain records in an effective, up-to-date and accurate manner. The Accounts Payable Specialist III may provide administrative support and assist with office operations.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Receive, process, and file invoices in AP ERP

Run the monthly close process of AP in ERP (HQ only)

Maintain accurate and up to date files of invoice payments

Audit supporting documentation to ensure accuracy of invoice charges

Match invoices against POs issued by the Sourcing department and ensure all approval requirements have been meet before processing invoices in ERP

Submit new AP Supplier Request forms to the Sourcing department

Verify payment authorization from appropriate managers and in accordance with DOA levels of approval

Coordinate and schedule weekly payments per credit terms agreed with vendors, initiate wire, and check payments in the bank

Initiate vendor payments through Web cash and/or banking systems

Apply credits to voucher amounts for vendors

Perform vendor account research

Support accounting applications/reports from ERP software

Coordinate with the Tax department to monitor correct tax payments and prepare for VAT monthly tax returns or other tax returns according to local statutory requirements

Conduct additional statutory payments as needed to ensure local requirements are met

Follow up with banks regarding payments as needed

Schedule intercompany payments on a monthly basis

Support auditing review requests

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• •Bachelor’s or associate’s degree from Finance or business related field
• •Minimum 3 years of experience in finance, or an equivalent combination
• •Experience with data entry into an ERP system
• •Experience operating in a purchase order environment
• •Strong verbal and written skills in English and Turkish
• •Ability to live in İstanbul

Desired Characteristics:

• •Excellent attention to detail
• •Hands-on experience with SAP
• •Exposure to international business environment is highly preferred
• •Strong follow up ability and action oriented
• •Strong customer service skills and interpersonal relationships
• •Ability to meet deadlines and ensure data accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• •Tax experience preferred

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No