Accounts Payable Specialist

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support a leading global biopharmaceutical company. This individual will be responsible for supporting accurate and timely invoice and payment processing, resolving supplier inquiries, and ensuring efficient day-to-day accounts payable operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong accounts payable experience, knowledge of SAP and P2P processes, and excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. This role requires collaboration with internal teams, external suppliers, and third-party service providers to resolve discrepancies, improve processes, and maintain accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support accurate and timely invoice, expense, and payment processing.
• Investigate and resolve supplier inquiries, payment discrepancies, and accounts payable issues.
• Maintain issue tracking logs and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve outstanding items within established timelines.
• Support supplier account setup, updates, and master data management.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve outstanding account discrepancies.
• Monitor Accounts Payable KPIs and identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency.
• Support the implementation and adoption of OpenText invoice management software.
• Partner with Procurement and Finance teams to ensure efficient end-to-end P2P operations.
• Review Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) balances and assist with resolving aged outstanding items.
• Collaborate with the Travel & Expense (T&E) team to resolve expense-related inquiries.
• Support process improvements and additional accounts payable activities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional coursework in accounting, finance, or mathematics preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of Accounts Payable experience, including familiarity with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Experience using SAP and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of invoice processing, supplier account management, and payment reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Previous senior-level or team lead experience in Accounts Payable.
• Experience with OpenText or similar invoice management software.
• Familiarity with GR/IR reconciliations and supplier master data management.
• Experience working in a large or global organization.
• Basic Spanish language proficiency is a plus.