Accounting Analyst -AP

ESP Engineered; Pune District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Engineered in Pune District is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Analyst – Accounts Payable to manage AP activities, vendor coordination, and ensure compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. They will also handle invoice processing and resolve discrepancies while maintaining audit readiness.

Working hours are from 2:30 PM to 11:30 PM (IST). Company-provided transportation is not available, and meals are to be arranged by the employee.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant Accounts Payable experience.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end AP activities including vendor coordination and invoice processing.
• Perform three-way matching (PO, Invoice, Receipt) and investigate discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and act as a liaison with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Commerce Graduate (BCom or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Accounting Analyst – Accounts Payable role is a fast-paced and detail-oriented position requiring strong functional knowledge of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle. The role involves managing end-to-end AP activities, vendor coordination, invoice processing, three-way matching (3WM), and payment-related activities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong end-to-end knowledge of the Accounts Payable and P2P process.
• Process and validate invoices accurately, ensuring compliance with policies and SLAs.
• Handle credit and debit memo processing.
• Manage chargebacks and return transactions.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and resolve variances.
• Respond to and resolve vendor inquiries through email and other communication channels.
• Act as a liaison with internal stakeholders (Procurement, Receiving, Finance, and Operations) to resolve invoice and vendor-related issues.
• Perform three-way matching (PO, Invoice, Receipt) and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage and process payments, including manual payments, wire transfers, and prepayments.
• Coordinate with the Vendor Data Maintenance (VDM) team for vendor setup and updates.
• Handle and analyze vendor debit balances and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure audit readiness.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proactive approach with the ability to work independently in a high-volume environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to adapt quickly to systems, tools, and process changes.

Experience & Education

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant Accounts Payable experience.
• Commerce Graduate (BCom or equivalent).

Job Requirements & Work Schedule

• Shift Timing: 2:30 PM to 11:30 PM (IST)
• Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes
• Comfortable handling manual AP processing and research-driven tasks to resolve discrepancies and exceptions
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and professional in approach
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively within a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Proficient in MS Office, with strong working knowledge of MS Excel
• Willingness to extend working hours based on business or process requirements

Additional Information

• Company-provided transportation is not available
• Meals are to be arranged by the employee