Accounts Payable Assistant

Location: 

San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi, MX

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant with Advanced English proficiency to join our Finance Team in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
 

Objective: Responsible for performing a high volume of accounts payable transactions in our ERP system. Must have the ability to multi-task. Requires frequent interactions with vendors and departments within the company.  .

                                   

Education & Experience:

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Excellent Communication skill in English both spoken and written
  • 3+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of the Accounts Payable payment process and payment types
  • Thorough understanding of debits, credits, & general ledger
  • Working knowledge of invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, general ledger coding, and accounts payable aging                                                                                                                                                             
  • Strong working knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing process utilizing an ERP System (SAP preferred) and AI driven procurement platform (preferred).
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applilcations, emphasis on MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Power BI.
  • (no direct reports)

 Competencies and skills:

  • Intelligence mindset. The ability to listen and challenge conventional thinking.
  • Disciplined. Performance-oriented, Team player
  • Must possess deep analytical skills and the ability to problem solve and learn
  • Strong integrity/Personal ethics
  • Creative/Innovative Thinking
  • Must possess the ability to work under pressure, in a fast paced environment; demonstrating agility and strong work ethic
  • Relentless Drive for Improvement

Job Responsibilities:

  • Process high-volume of invoice accurately and on time in the ERP for assigned cost centers. Verify coding, approvals and supporting documents.
  • Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders and receiving records. Verify invoices and adjustments. Follow up on stalled approval workflows.
  • Reconcile vendor statements, resolve invoice and payment discrepancies, respond to inquiries and maintain accurate vendor account records.
  • Reconcile AP aging to the general ledger monthly. Investigate aged items and document explanations with supporting evidence.
  • Support ERP implementation and ongoing operations through testing, troubleshooting and coordination with external ERP partners.
  • Maintain accurate, organized and accessible AP files. Support internal and external audits, special projects and other assigned duties.
  • Maintain communication with vendors regarding payments, documentation, and status updates.
  • Follow up on requisition and/or PO creation to support timely purchasing processes.
  • Prepares and reviews month-end close deliverables to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Develops and maintains AP reports and dashboards (aging, past due, cah flow) and shares insights and recommendations with stakeholders.
  • Maintains and refines AP procedures/SOPs; proposes control improvements and automation opportunities (e-invoicing, OCR, workflow).
  • Coaches and provides informal training to entry-level staff; performs quality checks and shares best practices.

 Salary range: 22,650 - 28,310 pesos. 

 

Te ofrecemos: Vales de despensa - Fondo de ahorro - Plan de retiro - Aguinaldo superior al establecido por ley- Vacaciones de ley - Prima de vacaciones superior a la establecida por ley - Incentivo de producción mensual o incentivo anual de ventas.  Condicionado a resultados de desempeño de los KPIs de la empresa - Seguro de vida - Seguro de gastos médicos mayores para empleado(a) y su familia directa, hijos hasta los 23 años - Reparto de utilidades de acuerdo con los resultados de la empresa