Accounts Payable Associate

**Vacante para la empresa Gabriel Salcedo HEADHUNTER LATAM en Polanco -Miguel Hidalgo, Ciudad de México**:
Support the Company subgroup in the US, as well as the entity in Canada, with the day-to-day accounting
activities for Accounts Payable. The Accounts Payable is also responsible to
ensure the compliance with accounting guidelines and act as a business partner to improve the quality of the
financial close. Additionally, assistance of financial audits (e.g. year-end audits) for the area of Accounts Payable
- Accounts Payable will work closely with other Finance teams (General
Accounting, Credit department and Tax department), Financial Analysis & Planning, Legal and Business
departments. The position is based in New York City, New York.

**Responsibilities**:

- Oversee all cash management activities, including cash concentration, account funding, and inter-company cash transfers.
- Handle the preparation and execution of outgoing payments, such as issuing checks and ACH/WIRE payments on a weekly basis, and uploading Positive Pay files via online banking systems.
- Upload utility payment reports from third-party vendors.
- Perform daily cash pool clearing, check encashment uploads, and wire clearing processes.
- Reconcile vendor accounts in SAP against vendor statements to ensure accuracy.
- Review, post, and clear bank fees in the accounting system.
- Manage and clear SAP GL accounts as needed.
- Review, post, and maintain manual freight costs using Excel uploads.
- Review, code, and maintain incoming Accounts Receivable checks.
- Ensure all vendor invoices are properly coded, approved, and entered into SAP promptly and accurately.
- Communicate with vendors and address inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the Accounting Team in preparing monthly accruals for outstanding invoices and reconciling provisions during year-end and quarterly closings.
- Review and update support documents, including coding instructions for various business departments and internal procedures for the Accounts Payable Team.
- Reconcile incoming cash payments, such as credit card statements from retail stores.
- Prepare Accounts Payable reports, such as Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) and cash flow statements.
- Act as a business partner to share accounting and reporting knowledge with other departments.
- Contribute to timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings following internal and HQ deadlines.
- Ensure compliance with HQ accounting guidelines and IFRS standards in day-to-day operations.

**Additional Responsibilities**:

- Assist with system development and implementation projects, particularly in automating ACH payments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

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Education**: High school diploma or Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
- ** Experience**: 1-3 years of professional experience in accounting or finance, with specific experience in the **Accounts Payable** field preferred.
- ** Technical Skills**:

- Knowledge of SAP (R/3) is a plus, as well as familiarity with InvoiceLine.
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Industry Experience**: Background in retail, wholesale (WHS), or e-commerce industries is a plus.
- ** Key Competencies**:

- Ability to work independently, demonstrating a hands-on and proactive approach.
- Strong attention to detail and enthusiasm for the role.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective project management skills.
- Capability to multitask and perform under deadlines

**Your benefits**:
A comprehensive benefits package which includes:
Salary gross: $23,000 to $26,000 monthly
Robust compensation package above the legal requirements
Flexible office hours
Birthday off
Exclusive employee discounts
Comprehensive wellness programs to promote health & well-being
Continuous development
Life and career plan
**Nível de educación deseada**:
Superior - titulado

**Nível de experiência deseada**:
Nível Medio

**Función departamental**:
Contabilidad / Finanzas

**Industria**:
Comercio al por menor / Minorista o Retail

**Habilidades**:

- cuentas por pagar