Sr Specialist Accounts Payable - 4 months

adidas; Colombia; On-site; COP 60,000,000 - 90,000,000; Full time

Job summary

adidas Colombia, within Global Business Services, seeks an Accounts Payable Senior Specialist to ensure accuracy and compliance of vendor transactions across the Source to Pay process. The role focuses on vendor reconciliations, query resolution, and validation of postings in line with accounting principles across the Americas.

You will support month-end close, drive continuous improvement of AP KPIs, and maintain audit-ready documentation while collaborating with internal stakeholders and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem-solving methodologies to complex financial cases.
• University degree in Accounting, Commerce/Business Administration/Finance.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; Portuguese proficiency is a plus.
• 4+ years’ relevant work experience in the AP area.
• Strong financial acumen with AP and T&E exposure; knowledge of accounting principles in the Americas.

Responsibilities

• Act as escalation point for vendor queries with internal and external partners.
• Validate and oversee invoice postings ensuring compliance with standards and controls.
• Monitor high-risk supplier accounts and implement corrective actions.
• Support month-end closing and audit-ready documentation.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure workload distribution and cross-functional alignment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Purpose & Overall Relevance For The Organization

At adidas, we have a clear purpose: “Through sport, we have the power to change lives.” This guiding principle shapes how we operate as a company, how we collaborate with our partners, how we create our products, and how we connect with our consumers. Our values represent essential behaviors and mindsets, reflecting the “You Got This” attitude we strive to see in every team member.

This same purpose and mindset are at the heart of Global Business Services (GBS) the team that delivers consistent, end-to-end business solutions across adidas. By driving process excellence and operational efficiency, GBS enables our partners to focus on what matters most: creating impact.

Within GBS, the Accounts Payable Senior Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of vendor-related transactions within the Source to Pay – Accounts Payable process. The role goes beyond invoice postings, focusing on vendor account reconciliations, resolution of vendor queries, and validation of postings ensuring alignment with accounting principles and applicable regulations across the Americas.

By combining strong analytical skills with attention to detail, the AP Senior Specialist supports the integrity of financial records, supports the delivery of month end reports, audit controls and provides visibility on open items and root-causes, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies with both internal stakeholders and external vendors.

As part of the operational excellence framework, the AP Sr Analyst plays a key role in maintaining reliable vendor relationships, safeguarding compliance, and contributing to the continuous improvement of Accounts Payable KPIs.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the escalation point for vendor queries, driving effective and timely resolution through collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Validate and oversee invoice postings performed by the processing team, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and adidas internal controls.
• Monitor and maintain accuracy of high-risk or strategic supplier accounts, proactively identifying anomalies and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure business continuity by processing urgent invoices and resolving payment-blocking issues under tight deadlines.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring or complex discrepancies, recommending and implementing preventive actions and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support month-end closing and reporting activities, ensuring transparency of accounts payable positions and alignment with finance timelines.
• Prepare and maintain audit-ready documentation to support both internal and external audit processes, reinforcing compliance and data integrity.
• Collaborates across teams to coordinate workload distribution, resolve complex cases efficiently, and foster cross-functional alignment.
• Act as a point of reference for best practices, mentoring team members and supporting continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and standardization across markets.

Key Relationships

• Internal: local market finance teams, internal control, procurement teams, GPO and IT support.
• External: Vendors/suppliers, external auditors.
• Operational Partners: Delivery team (for invoice postings) business users (for GR/PO resolution).

Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Commerce/Business Administration/Finance.
• +4 years’ relevant work experience in the AP area.
• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem-solving methodologies to complex financial cases.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English and Spanish; Portuguese proficiency is a plus.
• Professional Skills: Strong financial acumen with both AP and T&E exposure; Solid understanding of accounting principles, tax implications, and compliance controls in the Americas region.
• Highly adaptable, collaborative, and customer-focused, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and foster a culture of accountability and excellence.

Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset, driving process enhancements and efficiency through technology and best practices.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.