AP Accountant

Azurity Pharmaceuticals - US; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Azurity Pharmaceuticals in Hyderabad, India, is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to ensure timely processing of supplier invoices, manage AP helpdesk queries, and support payment operations in line with internal controls and SOX-compliant processes.

Key requirements include a commerce/finance degree, 4–5 years AP experience, hands-on Oracle Fusion AP, and strong Excel skills; you will collaborate with procurement, treasury, and accounting teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, accounting, or finance.
• 4-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable operations.
• Experience in invoice processing, vendor management, and query resolution.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Accounts Payable module.
• Good understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Strong knowledge of invoice matching, payment processes, and AP controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately within SLAs; ensure coding accuracy and approvals.
• Resolve AP helpdesk queries and maintain SLAs for response times.
• Support payment processing, including proposal review and execution.
• Utilize Oracle Fusion for AP workflows and supplier management.
• Support SOX/internal controls and process improvements.
• Monitor AP metrics and participate in month-end close.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce, accounting, finance

Tools

Oracle Fusion AP module

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovative products that meet the needs of underserved patients. As an industry leader in providing unique, accessible, and high-quality medications, Azurity leverages its integrated capabilities and vast partner network to continually expand its broad commercial product portfolio and robust late-stage pipeline. The company’s patient-centric products span the cardiovascular, neurology, endocrinology, gastro-intestinal, institutional, and orphan markets, and have benefited millions of patients. For more information, visit www.azurity.com.

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is proud to be an inclusive workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Azurity’s success is attributable to our incredibly talented, dedicated team that focuses on benefiting the lives of patients by bringing the best science and commitment to quality into everything that we do. We seek highly motivated individuals with the dedication, integrity, and creative spirit needed to thrive in our organization.

About the Role

The Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, managing vendor and business user queries through the AP helpdesk, Travel and Expenses , supporting payment operations, and maintaining compliance with company policies and internal controls. The role requires a strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion.

Key Responsibilities

Invoice Processing

• Process supplier invoices accurately and within defined service level agreements (SLAs).
• Review invoices for completeness, coding accuracy, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Validate invoices against purchase orders and receipts in accordance with company policies.
• Resolve invoice exceptions and discrepancies by coordinating with procurement, business stakeholders, and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, tax requirements, and accounting policies.

Vendor Query Resolution & Helpdesk Management

• Manage AP helpdesk activities and respond to vendor and internal stakeholder inquiries in a timely manner.
• Investigate and resolve invoice, payment, and account-related queries.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and ensure adherence to response and resolution SLAs.
• Track, monitor, and report open queries to ensure timely closure.

Payment Operations

• Support payment processing activities, including payment proposal review and execution.
• Assist in ensuring accurate and timely vendor payments in accordance with payment schedules.
• Investigate and resolve payment rejections, holds, and bank-related issues.
• Coordinate with treasury, accounting, procurement, and business teams to resolve payment-related matters .

Oracle Fusion & Process Compliance

• Utilize Oracle Fusion for invoice processing, supplier management, query resolution, and payment support activities.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Oracle Fusion AP workflows, invoice matching, approvals, and payment processes.
• Support system testing, process improvements, and automation initiatives where required.
• Ensure adherence to SOX/internal control requirements and standard operating procedures.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor AP performance metrics, including invoice productivity, aging, exception rates, and helpdesk SLAs.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support automation initiatives.
• Participate in month-end close activities related to AP.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Customer service mindset with experience managing AP helpdesk activities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within strict deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Process improvement and continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, Finance.
• 4-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable operations.
• Experience in invoice processing, vendor management, and query resolution.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Accounts Payable module.
• Good understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Strong knowledge of invoice matching, payment processes, and AP controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

By applying for this role, you confirm that you are mentally and physically capable of fulfilling the job responsibilities detailed in the job description without any restrictions. If you have any concerns or even the slightest disability that may affect your ability to perform the job, please inform HR in advance.