Senior Accounts Payable Accountant

Role Overview A leading global organization is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Accountant to join its Finance & Accounting team. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, this role is responsible for accurate, timely end-to-end processing of vendor bills across multiple subsidiaries — in compliance with company policies and internal controls. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented AP professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and enjoys contributing to process improvement alongside day-to-day operational excellence.

What You’ll Do Vendor Invoice Processing Review, enter, and upload vendor bills accurately and on time with supporting documentation, ensuring proper GL coding per company accounting policies and internal controls Process vendor expenses qualifying as out-of-pocket pass-through charges, including electronic approval documentation and confirmation of billable project charge codes per customer contractual terms Maintain organized, paperless vendor files and electronic backup records for all assigned vendor accounts Payment & Approval Workflow Follow up with internal bill approvers to ensure invoice approvals align with defined metrics and vendor payment terms Issue vendor payments in compliance with company payment policies and cash flow schedules Perform vendor statement reconciliations and proactively resolve discrepancies through vendor and internal communications Month-End Close Execute month-end close procedures including review and analysis of GL accounts, preparation of accruals, and payment reconciliations Request outstanding vendor bills and monthly statements from external vendors to ensure completeness Stakeholder & Vendor Management Respond promptly to vendor and internal requests, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate resolution with cross-functional teams including project managers Supply supporting documentation of pass-through charges for client inquiries, including preparing reconciliations to facilitate timely resolution Process Improvement & Compliance Identify and implement process and system efficiencies; support system implementations and periodic upgrade testing Assist with preparation of 1099 forms and other applicable tax requirements Participate in special projects, prepare ad-hoc analyses, and complete additional assignments as requested What You’ll Bring Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline; Accounting degree strongly preferred Alternatively, a minimum of 8 years of progressive accounts payable experience in a global company Minimum 3 years in dedicated accounts payable processing — including vendor bill entry, GL coding, and reconciliation Hands-on ERP experience (NetSuite preferred; SAP, Oracle, or MS Dynamics considered); comfort with extracting and formatting ERP data exports Understanding of multi-entity accounting environments, GL structure, inter-company transactions, and expense coding Intermediate-to-advanced Microsoft Excel — including XLookup, SUMIF, Text-to-Columns, sorting, filtering, Concatenate; Pivot Tables a strong plus Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and the broader Office 365 suite; ability to manage large datasets and identify patterns Exceptional attention to detail with a track record of accuracy, timeliness, and completeness under strict deadlines Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to convey progress, flag setbacks, and coordinate across geographies and time zones Diplomatic and professional approach to navigating obstacles with external vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, virtual team environment; adaptable to evolving processes and priorities Comfort leveraging approved AI tools to drive productivity and quality, while maintaining accountability for outputs. Preferred Qualifications Experience in the software/SaaS or pharmaceutical industry, especially within a GCC, Shared Services Center, or multi-entity finance environment NetSuite ERP knowledge (significant advantage); SAP familiarity also valued Demonstrated experience with data extraction, report formatting, and paperless record management Please note that this is a confidential search. We kindly ask that all candidates keep details of this opportunity and any related conversations private throughout the recruitment process.