Analyst- Accounts Payable

DESRI Project Management Services, L.L.C.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

DESRI Project Management Services, L.L.C. in Hyderabad, India is seeking a detail-oriented Analyst-Accounts Payable to join the Finance Operations team.

You will support the US entities by managing the end-to-end AP process in Workday, handling vendor setup, invoicing, and compliance with W-9/W-8 forms and 1099 reporting. The role requires 1–3 years of US AP experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate across time zones.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Experience: 1-3 years of hands-on Accounts Payable experience, preferably supporting US-based entities.
• Skills: Working knowledge of US AP practices: 1099 reporting, W-9 / W-8 form handling, Sales and Use Tax review, Hands-on experience with Workday Financials or a comparable ERP, Strong Excel skills for aging analysis, reconciliations and reporting; keen attention to detail, Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Work Style: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment both autonomously and collaboratively with teams located across different time zones and jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end AP cycle management for DESRI's US entities across multiple areas.
• Vendor setup & US tax compliance - W-9/W-8 forms; 1099 filings.
• Invoice processing in Workday with accurate GL coding and three-way matching.
• Vendor & stakeholder coordination; reconcile vendor statements.
• Reporting, contracts & draw support; maintain AP reports and POs.
• Expense & card program management; process reimbursements for US employees.
• Month-end close & treasury coordination; assist during audits and reconciliations.
• Controls, compliance & process improvements including AP automation.

Skills

US AP practices

Workday

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Vendor coordination

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

W-9/W-8 forms handling

1099 reporting

Workday Financials

GL coding & aging reports

Job description

Analyst- Accounts Payable

DESRI Project Management Services, L.L.C. Hyderabad, Other / Non-US, India

About this position

About DESRI

DESRI (formerly D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We haveacquiredor developed approximately 11.9gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over80 renewable energy projects in 24 states. DESRI is run by a dynamic team with officeslocatedat New York, Denver, Houston, Portland and Hyderabad (India).

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented AP professional to join our Finance Operations team in Hyderabad. You will be a key member of a lean, high-trust AP function supporting DESRI's US entities, working closely with colleagues across Hyderabad and the United States. This role requires strong ownership, US AP expertise and commitment to control and accuracy.

What you'll do

You will manage the end-to-end accounts payable cycle for DESRI's US entities across the following areas:

• Vendor Setup & US Tax Compliance- Set up domestic and foreign vendors in Workday using W-9 and W-8 series forms (W-8BEN, W-8BEN-E); administer year-end 1099 filings (1099-NEC, 1099-MISC); enforce banking verification protocols via AVS portal to prevent fraud.
• Invoice Processing- Process supplier invoices in Workday with accurate GL coding, cost-centre allocation and payment terms; perform three-way matching against POs and contracts; review invoices for Sales & Use Tax accuracy; prevent duplicate payments; support ACH, wire, and cheque payment execution.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination. Liaise with suppliers and asset managers to obtain missing invoices and resolve payment queries; perform periodic vendor statement reconciliations; collaborate closely with Hyderabad and US teams on accurate invoice processing.
• Reporting, Contracts & Draw Support. Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly AP reports in Workday (aging analysis, on-hold trackers); set up supplier contracts (SC) and POs; support the Asset Management and Construction Finance teams on monthly draw payments, including WTCs, retainage tracking and lien waiver documentation.
• Expense & Card Program Management- Manage monthly American Express payments and site visit reimbursements for US employees; audit expense reports for T&E policy compliance, ensuring receipts, business purpose and approvals are in place before reimbursement.
• Month-End Close & Treasury. Clean the AP aging report monthly; initiate payment requests with the treasury team; support month-end close; coordinate financial settlement runs and reconciliation with treasury and accounting teams.
• Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement- Support internal and external audit requests (sample selections, walkthroughs, evidence packs); monitor stale-dated cheques for escheatment reporting; identify and implement efficiency improvements including AP automation platforms (e.g., Auditoria).

Qualifications -

The ideal candidate should hold –

• Education : Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Experience : 1-3 years of hands-on Accounts Payable experience, preferably supporting US-based entities
• Skills: Working knowledge of US AP practices: 1099 reporting, W-9 / W-8 form handling, Sales and Use Tax review, Hands-on experience with Workday Financials or a comparable enterprise ERP, Strong Excel skills for aging analysis, reconciliations and reporting; keen attention to detail, Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Work Style: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment both autonomously and collaboratively with teams located across different time zones and jurisdictions.

Preferred Qualifications (if any):

• Prior experience in the renewable energy sector, infrastructure/EPC or project-based finance
• Familiarity with construction AP concepts: retainage, lien waivers, milestone-based draws
• Exposure to AP automation platforms (e.g., Auditoria, Tipalti); experience supporting SOX audits or controls-intensive finance functions.