Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist III

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.

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