Job Summary

The Finance Operations Specialist for Accounts Payable effectively completes all payment processes, including payments to vendors, properties, payment service providers or customers with accuracy and within a timely manner. Understanding of proper recording of invoices for VAT purposes and to handle a variety of activities related to invoice analysis and processing and accounting month end close.

Tasks & Responsibilities

The Finance Operations Specialist is responsible for the following tasks:

• Process pay-outs to vendors, affiliates, outsource service providers, properties and customer (related to disputes)
• Post invoices, banking operations and follow up with P2P processes
• Ensure payments are processed in a timely manner
• Reconcile transactions with accuracy and in a timely manner, assist with the month end closing processes
• Prepare all reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP and covering the Sox framework
• Proactively work with key stakeholders to ensure alignment on processes and share knowledge and best practice
• Identify and follow-up on process opportunities directly impacting daily activities within the team
• Support with team projects for process innovation and improvement, actively test and implement new tools and software
• Proactively maintain and develop technical knowledge in order to execute tasks effectively
• Able to follow detailed procedures and instructions

Required Education, Qualifications & Experience

Education & Qualification

• Bachelor degree in Finance (or studying in the field)
• Proficient in both spoken and written English
• Spoken and written Spanish is a plus
• Strong computer skills

Experience

• 2-3 years of relevant job experience (in AP, AR or Credit Control)
• Experience working with SAP