Accounts Payable Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice Management: Handle end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) activities including invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations and month-end closing.
• Payment Processing: Prepare and execute payment runs via NEFT, RTGS, ACH, or wire transfers. Ensure payments are made within due dates to capture early payment discounts and avoid penalties.
• Accrual Basis Accounting: Record expenses in the period they are incurred rather than when cash is paid.
• Stakeholder Relations: Serve as the primary contact for stakeholder enquiries regarding payment status and discrepancies.
• Reconciliation & Reporting: Perform monthly vendor statement reconciliations and assist with month-end closing activities. Generate AP aging reports to track outstanding liabilities. Support preparation and review of Trial Balance, Profit & Loss (P&L) and Balance Sheet
• Compliance & Audits: Ensure adherence to internal accounting controls and statutory requirements such as GST or TDS. Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits.

Technical / Functional Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and concepts (journal entries, P&L, ledger, Trial Balance, Balance Sheet)
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Tally, Oracle, or similar global ERP platforms
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Good understanding of AP controls, compliance, and month-end activities