Accounts Payable Specialist [T500-29598]

Inspire; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist to handle invoice processing in a fast-paced, multi-brand environment. The role requires strong experience with PO and Non-PO invoices, ERP systems, and EDI, delivering accurate payments on time while upholding internal controls.

You will reconcile vendor accounts, prepare month-end accruals with Finance, and participate in UAT and SOX testing.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in high-volume, paperless Accounts Payable invoice processing (PO and Non-PO).
• Experience with full-cycle end-to-end AP operations from vendor setup through invoice processing and payment.
• Experience with ERP platforms: Oracle Cloud (preferred), SAP, JD Edwards or similar.
• Working knowledge of EDI or large electronic invoice files preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices for processing and payment per policies to ensure accurate entry into financial systems.
• Reconcile file control totals and vendor statements to identify discrepancies and resolve them.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and support vendor statement reconciliation.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve errors using AP knowledge and sound judgment.
• Respond to inquiries about past due invoices, process guidance, and information requests clearly and accurately.
• Assist in compiling information and preparing reports for management.
• Partner with Finance to prepare month-end accruals and ensure proper accounting.
• Participate in process and system UAT and ensure AP controls are adhered to.
• Participate in SOX testing with internal audit and document procedures; assist supervisor with monthly testing.
• Work independently and as part of a team; perform other AP duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Teams

Excel

Job description

Inspire Brands is disrupting the restaurant industry through digital transformation and operational efficiencies. The company's technology hub, Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center, India, will lead technology innovation and product development for the organization and its portfolio of distinct brands. The Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center will focus on developing new capabilities in data science, data analytics, eCommerce, automation, cloud computing, and information security to accelerate the company’s business strategy. Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center will also host an innovation lab and collaborate with start-ups to develop solutions for productivity optimization, workforce management, loyalty management, payments systems, and more.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Responsible for daily processing of invoices in a multi-brand, muti-system, high volume environment while adhering to all company financial controls and policies to ensure the company is paying for goods and services at the right price and on time. The AP Specialist must exercise discretion and sound judgement while executing essential functions and be able to execute assignments with minimal direction. Will be responsible for processing consolidated invoices that must be placed into Oracle JE template. Will assist AP Coordinator- invoicing team members to ensure timely processing.

We are excited to announce an opening for Accounts Payable Specialist - Invoice Processing at Inspire Brands.

Skills Required:

Experience Range:

• 3 - 6 years.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processes invoices from vendors for processing and payment in accordance with policies and procedures to ensure accurate entry into the financial systems.
• Reconciles incoming file control totals to processed file control totals to identify discrepancies.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations in conjunction with reconciliation of vendor statements.
• Identifies, analyzes and resolves errors applying AP knowledge and best practice, critical thinking and sound judgement.
• Receives, researches and resolves a variety of internal and external inquiries concerning past due invoices, requests for 'how to' help, process clarification, etc. in an accurate, clear and complete manner.
• Assists in compiling information and preparing reports.
• Partners with Finance to prepare month-end accruals to ensure proper accounting.
• Participates in process and system UAT. Ensures AP controls are adhered to.
• Participates in SOX testing with an internal audit team.
• Documents processes and procedures; assists Supervisor with monthly testing.
• Works independently and as part of a team.
• Performs other duties as required to support the Accounts Payable Department.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Accounting or Finance.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION:

• 5 years of experience in a high volume, paperless Accounts Payable invoice processing role (PO and Non-PO invoices). Minimum of one year working with EDI or large electronic invoice files preferred.
• Working knowledge of full-cycle end-to-end AP operations from vendor setup through invoice processing and payment process.
• Strong experience processing invoices in a large ERP platform; Oracle Cloud (preferred), SAP, JD Edwards or similar.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES:

• Fully proficient in MS Outlook and Teams.
• Excel skills at an intermediate level or higher. Pivot tables, V-lookups, Macros, and the ability to manipulate large amounts of data quickly and accurately.
• High attention to detail and performance accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment with a high level of multi-tasking required.
• Fully proficient written and verbal communication skills including effective interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data and make recommendations based on findings.
• Plans and completes work effectively and efficiently, meets assigned deadlines, and makes sound decisions.
• Ability to shift priorities quickly when needed.