Senior Accounts Payable Accountant

Senior Accounts Payable Accountant

Are you a detail-driven accounting professional looking to make a tangible impact on financial reporting, compliance, and business performance? Join a dynamic team to play a pivotal role in managing core accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Primary Responsibilities

This position focuses on balance sheet integrity, financial data accuracy, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support both internal and external reporting needs. You will also contribute to global initiatives and process improvements impacting U.S. operations.

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities in alignment with the global accounting calendar.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation for accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal accounting policies, and statutory requirements for assigned areas.
• Manage full-cycle accounts payable processes using NetSuite and AP automation tools.
• Validate and maintain vendor bank account details and support customer onboarding processes.
• Post cash entries in NetSuite and review bulk deposit journal entries reconciled by the Global Business Services (GBS) team.
• Conduct balance sheet reviews and perform analytical assessments of account fluctuations.
• Utilize reporting tools to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Collaborate with GBS and cross-functional teams to review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Support global finance projects, ERP enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or Master's degree is a plus.
• Proficiency in IFRS and US GAAP, with the ability to apply accounting guidance to complex transactions.
• Experience in multinational environments, preferably within pharmaceutical or consumer goods industries.
• Familiarity with Global Business Services (GBS) or shared services models is advantageous.
• Strong ERP system knowledge, particularly NetSuite, and advanced Excel skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a track record of meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to identify process gaps and propose scalable solutions for process improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration in a multicultural, matrixed organization.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and teamwork.