Temporary 2 years we are seeking an experienced accounts payable specialist to join our team on a temporary 2-year contract. The successful candidate will manage vendor relationships, ensure the smooth processing of accounts payable activities, and maintain a high standard of customer service. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with local tax regulations and internal policies, while supporting process improvements and streamlining initiatives. Responsibilities:managing relationship with vendors and ensuring accounts payable activity provides first-rate customer service.ensuring all invoices, claims, and taxes are booked, processed, and paid in a timely manner.responsible for researching and following up on exceptions/hold issues on invoices by partnering with the procurement team and other functions/areas around the company to ensure issues are resolved timely.ensuring j-sox processes and internal/external audit requirements are being followed within the ap team.assisting with developing, recommending, and implementing improvements to current processes to ensure ongoing compliance with company policies/procedures and local tax regulations.assisting ap manager in streamlining the ap processes to create efficiencies in processing vendor invoices.active support on improvement projects from the area, testing, and data analysis.weekly monitoring of the ap aging and invoices on hold report, tracking the follow-up with the proper area/function for issue resolution.active participation in the month-end process.ensuring effective communication with all relevant stakeholders to maximize customer satisfaction. Minimum requirements: education: bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.experience:must have 3-5 years of experience in an accounts payable, accounting, or related role.technical accounting and internal controls knowledge and experience.nice to have: knowledge of us gaap.language requirements:english: advanced - spoken and written - mustportuguese: desirable but not requiredcomputer skills:sap, excel - musttableau and power bi - nice to havecompetencies:resilient and problem-solving attitude.self-motivated with strong analytical skills.prior experience working in multiple currencies; detail-oriented.experience in a fast-paced, high transaction volume corporate environment.excellent analytical and communication skills.
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