Accounting Associate AP On Site

The Standard India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

The Standard India is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage day‑to‑day payables and employee reimbursements. You will ensure accurate processing of invoices, maintain compliance with internal controls, and coordinate with vendors, employees, and banks to ensure timely payments.

The role requires 2–5 years of relevant experience in accounts payable or shared services and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent. Location: Bengaluru, with standard office presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in accounts payable, employee reimbursement, finance operations, or shared services environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day accounts payable and vendor management activities.
• Process employee reimbursement claims in line with policy and tax requirements.
• Ensure invoices include POs, approvals, contracts, or other supporting docs.
• Verify GST, tax applicability, payment terms and GL coding.
• Coordinate with banks and ensure timely payments and remittance documentation.
• Respond to vendor queries and maintain a vendor doc repository.
• Handle exceptions and escalate as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Vendor Management

Employee Reimbursement

Financial Operations

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

ERP System

Accounting Software

GST Compliance Tools

Job description

The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with Standard India

A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams across the nation, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture, focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Job Summary

The role is responsible for managing day-to-day accounts payable and employee reimbursement activities, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee claims, payments, accounting entries, reconciliations, and related compliance requirements. The position requires strong attention to detail, adherence to internal controls, coordination with internal stakeholders, vendors, employees, and banks.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

60% A/P and Vendor Management

• Receive, review, and validate vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
• Ensure invoices are supported by appropriate purchase orders, approvals, contracts, service confirmations, or other relevant documentation.
• Verify vendor details, invoice numbers, GST details, tax applicability, payment terms, and accounting codes before processing.
• Record vendor invoices accurately in the accounting system under the correct GL account, cost center, project code, and tax category.
• Track invoice processing status and ensure timely booking of expenses in the correct accounting period.
• Prepare vendor payment runs based on approved invoices and agreed payment terms.
• Ensure payments are made accurately and within due dates, subject to appropriate internal approvals.
• Coordinate with banks/payment platforms for smooth execution of payments.
• Maintain payment documentation, including approval records, bank confirmations, and remittance details.
• Respond to vendor queries relating to payment status, deductions, short payments, or invoice discrepancies.
• Coordinate for collection and validation of vendor statutory documents such as PAN, GST registration, bank details, MSME declaration, and tax residency documents, wherever applicable

40% Employee reimbursement and Handle Queries

• Review and process employee reimbursement claims in line with the company’s reimbursement policy.
• Validate supporting documents such as invoices, receipts, approvals, business purpose, and expense eligibility.
• Ensure claims are submitted in the name of the employee and are compliant with internal policy and applicable tax requirements.
• Identify exceptions, policy deviations, duplicate claims, or insufficient documentation and follow up with employees for clarification.
• Process approved reimbursement claims within defined timelines and ensure accurate accounting to relevant cost centers.
• Escalate unresolved or sensitive matters to the finance lead/manager as required.
• Maintain a query tracker to monitor turnaround time and recurring issues

Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Experience: 2–5 years of relevant experience in accounts payable, employee reimbursement, finance operations, or shared services environment

Location

Employees in this role must be available to commute to an office or otherwise must be in a specific geographic location to perform the functions of the job.

Travel Requirements

Regular travel may be required.

Occasional travel only (such as for planning purposes, team-building, or conferences) may be required.

Physical Requirements

N/A

Why Join Standard India?

We Have Built An Enduring Legacy Of Stability, Financial Strength And Exceptional Customer Service Through The Contributions Of The Service-oriented People Who Choose To Work At The Standard. To Ensure We Can Attract And Retain The Best Talent, When You Join StanCorp Global Servicesyou Can Expect

• A rich benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial goals
• An annual incentive bonus plan tied to both individual and organizational performance
• Paid time off including earned leave, sick/casual leave, and public holidays, in accordance with the company’s leave policy
• A supportive, responsive management approach that empowers you to grow
• Opportunities for career advancement through learning, coaching, and leadership enablement
• A culture where your voice matters - your ideas shape our future, and we win as one
• Purpose-driven work that makes a difference for our customers, communities, and each other

In addition to a competitive salary, our employee-focused benefits are designed to support work-life balance, personal growth, and long-term impact.

Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

StanCorp Global Services India Private Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, caste, HIV status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws of India.