Accounts Payable Specialist

Brandwatch; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cision is a global leader in consumer and media intelligence, empowering brands and communications teams worldwide. The Accounts Payable Specialist will accurately process vendor invoices and expense reports, ensuring timely payments and strict adherence to company policies and procedures.

In this role you will validate invoices against purchase orders, respond to vendor inquiries, and collaborate with the general ledger team to resolve discrepancies while maintaining organized records and

Qualifications

• College degree in accounting or related field.
• 4–6 years of accounts payable experience preferred, with 2–3 years in a similar role.
• Familiarity with accounts payable and general ledgers required.
• Experience with NetSuite and MS Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and expense reports with appropriate documentation and approvals.
• Adhere to policies to manage delinquent accounts and inquiries with vendors.
• Validate employee expenses, communicate discrepancies, and perform timely data entry.
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs and inter-company transactions.
• Coordinate with GL for discrepancies in vendor invoices and payments.
• Maintain files, perform reporting, and support audit requests.
• Back-up the Accounts Payable Specialist as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

College degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

NetSuite

Job description

At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you’ll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate.

Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether you’re solving complex problems or driving bold innovations, your growth is our success, and together, we’ll create the conversations of tomorrow.

Empower your impact at Cision. Be seen, be understood, be you.

Job Summary:

The role of the Accounts Payable Specialist responsible for accurately and efficiently processing vendor invoices and expense reports on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy and procedures

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute administrative activities for processing vendor invoices including validating appropriate documentation and approvals, matching invoices to purchase orders if applicable, coding in the accounting system for payment, and responding to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Adhere to company policies, processes and procedures to effectively manage delinquent accounts, manage accounts payable inbox, and collaborate with vendors to reinforce company policies regarding outstanding payments.
• Validate the accuracy and completeness of employee expenses, inform employees of any discrepancies, respond to inquiries, and perform data entry within company deadlines.
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs and any inter-company transactions.
• Work with general ledger accounting team on any discrepancies in vendor invoice and payment recordings.
• Ongoing maintenance of files and documents and perform reporting as requested.
• Maintain back-up position for the second Accounts Payable Specialist.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• College Degree (or equivalent) in accounting or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of relevant accounts payable experience is preferred, with at least 2-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Working knowledge and familiarity with accounts payable and general ledgers is required.
• Working knowledge in accounts payable is preferred.
• Working knowledge of NetSuite is preferred.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite is required, specifically Excel.
• Advanced compliance, attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced time management and ability to work under strict and established deadlines, attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Advanced customer service and communication skills to understand customer queries and clarify information, policies or processes.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Cision is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions. We equip PR and corporate communications, marketing, and social media professionals with the tools they need to excel in today’s data driven world. Our deep expertise, exclusive data partnerships, and award-winning products, including CisionOne, Brandwatch, and PR Newswire, enable over 75,000 companies and organizations, including 84% of the Fortune 500, to see and be seen, understand and be understood by the audiences that matter most to them.

Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge and named a “Top Diversity Employer” for 2021 by DiversityJobs.com.

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