Accounts Payable Specialist – Global
Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to support high-volume invoice processing and payment execution across multiple regions. This role will focus on end-to-end AP operations including invoice intake, three-way matching, vendor communication and reconciliation, and
month-end support.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, meets daily processing metrics, and ensures accuracy, compliance, and timely vendor payments across global time zones.
Key Responsibilities
Invoice Processing & Matching
● Process invoices from scanning/OCR queue (target: 80–100 invoices per day)
● Perform three-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice)
● Review and check to ensure invoices are coded to the correct GL
accounts and cost centers and is within budgets
● Resolve invoice matching variances (less than 5% variance)(if any)
● Route invoices for approval in accordance with company policy
Payment & Vendor Management
● Create payment journals
● Execute scheduled weekly payment runs
● Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and remittance
● Reconcile payment batches and resolve discrepancies (if any)
● Perform vendor statement reconciliations
Expense & Corporate Card Administration
● Process employee expense reports in compliance with internal policy
● Conduct expense report audit sampling (5–10%) for compliance
● Review and reconcile corporate card transactions and statements
● Complete corporate card statement reconciliation
Exception Handling & AP Controls
● Clean up pending exceptions and unresolved invoices in the queue
● Escalate aging invoices or high-risk issues to the AP Lead
● Review aging invoices, exception items, and week-end closeout tasks
● Support GL account verification and AP account cleanup activities
Reporting, Planning & Operational Support
● Maintain productivity, accuracy, and daily AP metrics reporting
● Process weekend invoice backlogs and support weekly payment
planning
● Perform aged payables analysis and identify payment risk areas
Month-End & Compliance Activities
● Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals and reporting
● Maintain vendor master file accuracy and compliance standards
Continuous Improvement & Training
● Recommend process improvements to enhance AP efficiency and controls
● Participate in training on new tools, systems, and AP best practices
Skills and Experience
● Education: Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
● Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, invoice processing, or a related finance role.
● Technical Skills: Working knowledge of ERP/AP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Coupa and corporate card or expense platforms (e.g., Navan, RAMP, Expensify).
● Accounts Payable Knowledge: Strong understanding of 3-way matching, invoice coding, reconciliation, and payment cycles.
● Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy with strong reconciliation and error-detection skills.
● Communication Skills: Professional verbal and written communication skills for effective vendor coordination and issue resolution.
● Organizational Skills: Ability to manage high-volume workloads, meet daily processing targets, and support global teams across multiple time zones.
● Process Improvement: Proactive mindset with exposure to process improvements and SOP documentation.
Accounts Payable Specialist – Global
Job Category
Job Type
Full Time (35 hours or more per week)
Work Schedule and Timezone
The staff’s training is scheduled from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Manila Time. During this period, the staff will be on partial hours and will resume full-time schedule after training. Please note that this schedule is not permanent. The staff may have rotating or shifting hours as needed to accommodate business requirements.
Published on
Apr 09 2026