Principle Accountant

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Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Oversee and execute end-to-end P2P activities, including invoice verification, posting, payment runs, and vendor account reconciliations in SAP.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the BPO team to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and resolution of exceptions.
• Review and resolve complex invoice exceptions, discrepancies, and blocked invoices escalated by the BPO partner.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and local statutory requirements.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes by preparing accruals, reconciliations, and reports related to accounts payable.
• Liaise with procurement, business units, vendors, and the BPO team to resolve queries and ensure smooth transaction flow.
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs for both in-house and BPO teams, identify process gaps, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the P2P function.
• Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members within the P2P team.
• Maintain and update process documentation and standard operating procedures, including those related to BPO activities.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in accounts payable or procure to pay, preferably in a shared service center environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and P2P processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Problem-solving and escalation handling.
• English proficiency, Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus.