Accounts Payable Accountant

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented highly organized Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant to join our Finance team In this role you will be responsible for managing the full cycle of accounts payable ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices employee expenses and vendor payments. The ideal candidate possesses a strong analytical mindset excellent problem-solving skills and a solid understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing: Review verify and input vendor invoices purchase orders and receiving documents into the financial system with a high degree of accuracy.
  

• Payment Execution: Schedule and process outgoing paymentsincluding bank transfers checks and wire transfersin accordance with company credit terms and cash flow policies.
  

• Vendor Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor billing inquiries. Proactively investigate and resolve discrepancies billing errors and payment holds while maintaining positive vendor relationships.
  

• Account Reconciliation: Perform regular monthly reconciliations of accounts payable ledgers and vendor statements to ensure all liabilities are accurately recorded.
  

• Expense Administration: Review audit and process employee travel and expense reimbursement claims ensuring adherence to BTGCs internal corporate travel and expense policies.
  

• Month-End Close Support: Assist the finance team with month-end and year-end closing procedures including preparing AP accruals journal entries and supporting documentation for external auditors.
  

• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all AP activities comply with local tax regulations (such as VAT/Withholding Tax) and internal audit standards. Assist in generating monthly AP aging reports and cash outflow forecasts.
  

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or a closely related field.
  

• 2 to 5 years of professional experience in an Accounts Payable or general accounting role.
  

Technical Proficiency

• ERP Systems: Hands-on experience with modern accounting software/ERP systems (e.g. Zoho BooksSAP NetSuite or Microsoft Dynamics).
  

• Spreadsheet Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP Pivot Tables and data manipulation).
  

• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of basic GAAP/IFRS accounting standards and local tax compliance (e.g. VAT invoicing rules).
  

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