Senior AP Specialist — Process Excellence & Compliance

adidas; Puerto Bogotá; On-site; COP 44,640,000 - 78,120,000; Full time

Job summary

adidas in Colombia is seeking a Sr Specialist Accounts Payable for a 4‑month assignment. You will ensure accuracy and compliance of vendor transactions, manage reconciliations, and resolve vendor queries across the Americas within the Source to Pay – Accounts Payable process.

You will support month‑end activities, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining strong vendor relationships and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or related field.
• 4+ years of AP experience with strong financial knowledge.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish; Portuguese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as escalation point for vendor queries and resolutions.
• Validate invoice postings and ensure compliance with standards and controls.
• Monitor high‑risk supplier accounts and take corrective actions.
• Process urgent invoices to maintain business continuity.
• Perform root cause analysis on discrepancies and drive improvements.
• Support month-end closing and AP reporting with accuracy.
• Prepare audit-ready documentation for internal/external audits.
• Collaborate across teams to balance workload and resolve complex cases.
• Mentor teammates and promote standardized AP processes across markets.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

University degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

adidas in Colombia is seeking a Sr Specialist Accounts Payable for a 4‑month assignment. You will ensure accuracy and compliance of vendor transactions, manage reconciliations, and resolve vendor queries across the Americas within the Source to Pay – Accounts Payable process.

You will support month‑end activities, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining strong vendor relationships and internal controls.