Senior Specialist - AP

Bristlecone; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristlecone India Limited is seeking a Senior Specialist – AP to join the Finance & Accounting team in Mumbai. The role focuses on end-to-end processing of vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements, collaborating with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure accurate and timely payments.

You will maintain AP sub-ledger and GL entries, run weekly/monthly payments (ACH, wire, checks), respond to inquiries, and support month-end close.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in accounts payable.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and MS Excel.
• Understanding of invoice processing, tax compliance, and payments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication with vendors and internal teams.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process and validate vendor invoices for accuracy, coding, and approval.
• Manage employee expense reimbursements in accordance with policy.
• Maintain and reconcile AP sub-ledger and general ledger entries.
• Prepare and execute weekly and monthly payment runs (ACH, wire, checks).
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to AP.
• Monitor and improve AP workflow efficiency and internal controls.
• Prepare standard AP reports and ad-hoc analyses for management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description:

The Senior Specialist – AP will be a key member of Bristlecone India Limiteds Finance & Accounting department, overseeing the end‑to‑end processing of vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements. The role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure timely, accurate payments while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Process and validate vendor invoices for accuracy, coding, and approval.
• Manage employee expense reimbursements in accordance with policy.
• Maintain and reconcile AP sub‑ledger and general ledger entries.
• Prepare and execute weekly and monthly payment runs (ACH, wire, checks).
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Support month‑end and year‑end closing activities related to AP.
• Monitor and improve AP workflow efficiency and internal controls.
• Prepare standard AP reports and ad‑hoc analyses for management.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2–5 years of hands‑on experience in accounts payable.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Excel.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, tax compliance, and payment methods.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal teams.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Requirements: