Jr Accounts Payable Specialist

Cencora; Pune District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health-focused company in Pune is seeking a dedicated Jr Accounts Payable Specialist. In this entry-level role, you will support accounts payable activities by ensuring timely processing of transactions and maintaining workflows. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills along with a foundational knowledge of accounting principles. The company offers a full-time position aimed at fostering a healthier future.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of business administration, accountancy, sales, or similar fields.
• Ability to meet deadlines and communicate effectively.
• Strong knowledge of AP business processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounts payable activities including posting transactions.
• Clarify invoice issues with vendors.
• Assist with reporting on Key Performance Indicators.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

Strong interpersonal skills

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant college courses

1-2 years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will be responsible for supporting the company's accounts payable activities. The associate will perform assigned tasks and resolve issues in a timely manner.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs daily accounts payable activities such as posting transactions to the general ledger and maintaining the Accounts Payable workflow.
• Responsible for completing all tasks following standard operating procedures as required.
• Makes calls to vendors to clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or signatures; calls intercompany department for proper information or data regarding invoice payments as needed.
• Facilitates the payment process by ensuring all required documentation is accompanied with the payment request.
• Takes phone calls and responds to any questions from departments or vendors as it relates to invoice payments.
• Maintains frequent contact with internal and external customers to address any payment issues.
• Assists with reporting on Key Performance Indicators for Senior Leadership presentations.
• May assist other team members Accounts Payable Lead Team in departmental initiatives.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Experience and Educational Requirements

Requires general knowledge of business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences, or similar vocations, generally obtained through a combination of work experience and completion of relevant college courses. Normally requires one to two years of experience.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of AP business processes and best practices, especially as it relates to expense auditing and processing.
• Familiarity with expense management systems.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level is generally quiet to moderate.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Physical demands include sedentary activity requiring reaching, sifting, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, and hearing. Visual requirement is for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. About 75% of the time is spent looking directly at a computer. The associate is frequently required to stand, walk (or otherwise be mobile). Ability to deal with stressful situations as they arise.

What Cencora Offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements. Full-time.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Hospitals and Health Care (Industry)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. Harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non‑discriminatory. Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail].