Accounts Payable Senior Accountant

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POSITION SCOPE:

The Accounts Payable Senior Accountant must handle job responsibilities, set priorities, maintain a high level of accomplishment and implement process improvements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that all AP transactions & corrections are made properly and recording timely
• Works with other Finance teams as required to ensure accurate and timely accounting close
• Responds to escalated inquiries from suppliers and internal departments on payment status / system issues
• Supports internal/external audits
• Reviews the monthly GRIR account to ensure clearing of the account is done on a timely basis
• Works with our Global Shared Service Center on process improvements and system enhancements

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited College/University is required
• Five (5) years of extensive Accounts Payable experience
• Advanced knowledge of full-cycle P2P process in a large company environment
• Must be proficient in SAP
• Ability to work on multiple priorities and demonstrate flexibility as priorities change
• Ability to analyze information and processes
• Must be proficient with MS Office
• Ability to interact well with internal and external customers

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.