Associate Accountant Accounts Payable

Job Title- Associate Accountant Accounts Payable

Job Summary
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Associate to support the AP team with day-to-day invoice processing activities. The role will mainly focus on receiving, reviewing, validating, and processing vendor invoices accurately and on time. The candidate should have a basic understanding of finance and accounting concepts and should be willing to learn AP processes, ERP systems, and deliver as expected. This role is suitable for candidates with 1.5yrs to 3 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and review vendor invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders, approvals, and supporting documents.
• Process invoices as per the defined AP process and SOP.
• Identify basic invoice issues such as missing documents, incorrect details, PO mismatch, or approval gaps.
• Follow up with internal teams or vendors to resolve invoice-related queries.
• Ensure invoices are processed within the required timelines.
• Maintain proper records of processed invoices and supporting documents.
• Support the AP team in clearing invoice holds and pending items.
• Ensure compliance with company policies while processing invoices.
• Assist with basic AP reporting or invoice status updates when required.

Mandatory Requirement

• Basic knowledge of invoice processing / experience in invoice processing is an advantage
• Good understanding of accounting and finance fundamentals.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills to work with internal teams and vendors (internationally).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA, M.Com, or professional qualifications are optional, not mandatory.

Experience

• 0 to 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, or invoice processing.
• Freshers with good accounting knowledge may also be considered.
• ERP exposure such as Oracle NetSuite, SAP, or any accounting system is good to have, but not mandatory.

Key Skills

• Basic accounting knowledge
• Invoice verification
• Data accuracy
• MS Excel basics
• Good communication
• Ownership and follow-up
• Ability to work with internal teams and vendors internationally
• Willingness to learn

Candidates available for Face to Face interview are preferred.