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Role Summary
Reports to the AP Accounting & Reporting Supervisor
Responsible for accurately executing other services related to Accounts Payable function such as system administration, reconciliations and audits
Responsible to grant and manage accesses to the different systems to the Accounts Payable team and ensure segregation of duties among the AP functions
Responsible to accurately reconcile Accounts Payable related accounts and do follow ups as required to close open items in a timely manner
Responsible to accurately run operational metrics and present them to management
Key Responsibilities
Ability to reconcile Accounts Payable accounts related in accordance with Baxter’s Internal Controls and Sox related controlsEnsure proper and timely follow up and / or investigation on the open items to avoid aging. If any, ensure that sufficient documentation is available and in accordance with Baxter’s Internal Controls and US GAAP
Work with Shared Service Center personnel and key stakeholders to address and resolve open and / or aged items in the Accounts Payable related accounts
Ensure proper documentation is prepared for the Accounts Payable related accounts in accordance with USGAAP, Baxter’s Internal Control and Sox related controls
Support period-end close reconciliation activities, as needed
Ensure errors are minimized and straight-through processing principles are adopted where possible
Identify and present solutions for continuous process improvement
Educate internal customers and suppliers on the use of self-service solutions, where appropriate
Create and manage profiles for starters and current users as required
Ability to investigate and resolve technical issues with ERPs such as Canon, PEGA, JDE
Ensure that interfaces within systems are happening accurately and on time
Ability to resolve any interface issue and / or addressed it correctly and timely to the proper team / person
Identify and present solutions for continuous process improvement, including root cause analysis and recommendations
Create Tax Keys in Canon and PEGA including multi department co-ordination.
Perform system testings in case of any upgrade
Run and analyze accounts payable related metrics
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience5+ years’ experience in a finance positionFunctional Knowledge in the end-to-end Accounts Payable processExcellent customer service skillsKnowledge of financial systemsGood analytical and problem-solving skillsGood written and oral communication skills, in the specified language(s)Highly organizedAbility to meet strict deadlinesExcellent communication and relationship management skills
Experience in accounting and financial systems and processes
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Internal controls experience
Reasonable Accommodations
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