Hiring For Specialist Accounts Payable

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented **S2P Specialist (Accounts Payable & Receivable)** to join our Global Competence Center team for Germany Operations. In this individual contributor role, you will execute end-to-end invoice processing via SAP ERP and AFI Webportal, manage vendor master data under strict dual-control guidelines, perform recurring payment runs, and handle account reconciliations in compliance with German statutory regulations (• 14 UStG) and internal SLAs. **Roles & Responsibilities** **1. Invoice Processing & Verification** - Perform technical, mathematical, and formal verification of standard incoming vendor invoices in **SAP ERP** and **AFI Webportal**. - Assign accounts accurately based on cost centers, cost elements, project numbers, and prompt payment discount rules. - Conduct preliminary tax checks following **German VAT law (• 14 UStG)** and escalate complex/tax-sensitive exceptions (e.g., Reverse Charge, special VAT) to the German retained team. **2. Vendor Master Data & Operative Maintenance** - Create and maintain vendor master records under strict **dual-control** policies. - Execute recurring entries, including standing orders (batch sessions), lease payments, credit card statements, and allowance postings. - Process manual system postings for donations and voluntary work per compliance guidelines. **3. Payment Operations & Account Reconciliation** - Prepare and execute weekly recurring payment runs, clear payment blocks, and manage urgent manual payment requests. - Manage operational vendor inquiries, process payment reminders, and handle dunning notices. - Perform regular balance reconciliations, weekly vendor open-item (OP) balance reviews, and monthly general ledger/escrow account reconciliations. **4. Stakeholder Support & Governance** - Act as first-level operational support for invoice-related inquiries from sales organizations (VO) and internal service centers (SC). - Support month-end closing activities by completing assigned checklist tasks on time. - Ensure strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), internal financial controls, and German accounting standards. Candidate Profile - **Education:** Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or an equivalent commercial education background. - **Work Experience:** - **46 years** of experience in Accounts Payable / Source-to-Pay (S2P) operations. - **4–6 years** of hands-on experience with **SAP ERP (FI/CO)** and digital invoice workflow tools (e.g., **AFI Webportal**). - Proven experience in **vendor master data maintenance** and supplier management. - **Technical Skills:** - Proficiency in SAP ERP (FI/CO), AFI Webportal, and MS Excel. - Fundamental understanding of general posting logic (Debits/Credits, GLs, cost centers). - Awareness of German accounting rules / VAT requirements (• 14 UStG). - **Soft Skills:** High attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, structured time management, and clear written/verbal communication. Interested candidates drop your profile to ramji.sakpal@randstadusa.com or else DM to my LinkedIn for more details: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramjik/