The P2P Senior Associate is responsible for accurate and timely execution of Accounts Payable invoice processing (PO and Non-PO) with strong exception handling, control compliance, and first-line governance.
The role focuses on validating invoice accuracy (tax, coding, approvals), resolving discrepancies, supporting GR/IR and open-item follow-ups, and contributing to month-end close readiness, aging reduction, and audit compliance, while acting as a key escalation point for complex transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
🔹 Invoice Processing & Validation
Process PO and Non-PO invoices in SAP with high accuracy and timeliness
Perform detailed validation of tax, coding, approvals, and duplicate checks
Ensure correct execution of 3-way match (PO, Invoice, GR)
Deliver strong first-time-right (FTR) performance
🔹 Exception Handling & Control Governance
Resolve invoice holds, discrepancies, and complex exceptions
Act as escalation point for issues raised by Junior Associates
Ensure adherence to SOPs, controls, and SOX compliance requirements
Maintain first-line control checks and exception governance
🔹 Reconciliation & Close Support
Support GR/IR reconciliation and open-item follow-ups
Perform vendor statement validation and discrepancy resolution
Contribute to month-end processing, accrual inputs, and close readiness
Ensure completeness of supporting documentation and audit trail
🔹 SLA, Productivity & Queue Governance
Manage workload to meet SLA/KPI targets (accuracy, cycle time, aging)
Maintain and update productivity, aging, and exception trackers
Support queue prioritization and backlog reduction
Ensure timely closure of assigned transactions and exceptions
🔹 RCA, Continuous Improvement & Governance
Identify recurring issues and support root cause analysis (RCA)
Contribute to corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Support standardization and continuous improvement initiatives
Highlight risks, inefficiencies, and control gaps
🔹 Stakeholder & Query Management
Coordinate with procurement, requestors, finance/controllers, and treasury
Handle vendor queries related to discrepancies and statement follow-ups
Provide timely and accurate updates on issue resolution
Support knowledge sharing and guidance to P2P associates (non-people management)
🔷 Outcomes (Success Measures)
High invoice accuracy and productivity metrics
Complete exception resolution log with closure status
Timely GR/IR follow-up tracker with resolution timelines
Full audit-ready approval evidence and documentation trail
Measurable aging reduction and backlog improvement
Documented vendor query resolution trail (emails, tickets, workflow notes)
Qualifications🎓 Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field
3–6 years of experience in P2P / Accounts Payable operations
🧠 Functional Expertise
Strong hands-on experience in:
Invoice processing (PO & Non-PO)
3-way matching and exception handling
AP controls and compliance (SOX awareness)
GR/IR and vendor reconciliation basics
⚙️ Technical Skills
Experience with SAP (invoice processing, GR/IR visibility)
Familiarity with AP workflow / OCR / portal tools
Proficiency in Excel
Additional Information
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 3-6 years of experience in P2P / Accounts Payable operations
- Hands-on invoice processing (PO & Non-PO) experience
- Experience performing 3-way matching (PO, Invoice, GR) and exception handling
- Knowledge of AP controls and SOX compliance
- GR/IR reconciliation and vendor statement validation experience
- Experience with SAP for invoice processing and GR/IR visibility
- Familiarity with AP workflow tools, OCR, and portal tools
- Proficiency in Excel
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