Accounts Payable Assistant

Outokumpu Chrome Oy; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 253,000 - 316,000; Full time

Job summary

Outokumpu Chrome Oy in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, seeks an Accounts Payable Assistant with Advanced English to join the Finance Team. The role handles high volumes in ERP, performs three-way matchings, vendor reconciliations, and supports month-end close with attention to accuracy and controls.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in AP, strong Excel skills, and experience with SAP or AI-enabled procurement tools, enabling efficient vendor communications and timely payments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Excellent communication in English, both spoken and written.
• 3+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of AP payment processes and types.
• Thorough understanding of debits, credits, and general ledger.
• Experience with invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, GL coding and AP aging.
• ERP knowledge (SAP preferred) and familiarity with AI-driven procurement platforms.
• Advanced MS Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume invoices accurately and on time in the ERP for assigned cost centers.
• Perform three-way matching of invoices, POs and receiving records; follow up on approvals.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice/payment discrepancies.
• Reconcile AP aging to GL monthly; document explanations with evidence.
• Support ERP implementation and ongoing operations via testing and coordination.
• Maintain organized AP files and assist audits and special projects.
• Communicate with vendors about payments, docs, and status updates.
• Follow up on requisition/PO creation to support timely purchasing.
• Prepare and review month-end close deliverables and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain AP reports/dashboards; share insights with stakeholders.
• Refine AP procedures/SOPs; propose control improvements and automation.
• Coach and train entry-level staff; perform quality checks and share best practices.

Skills

Advanced English

Accounts Payable

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Power BI

AI procurement platform

Job description

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We are seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant with Advanced English proficiency to join our Finance Team in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.

Objective:

Responsible for performing a high volume of accounts payable transactions in our ERP system. Must have the ability to multi-task. Requires frequent interactions with vendors and departments within the company. .

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Excellent Communication skill in English both spoken and written
• 3+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of the Accounts Payable payment process and payment types
• Thorough understanding of debits, credits, & general ledger
• Working knowledge of invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, general ledger coding, and accounts payable aging
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing process utilizing an ERP System (SAP preferred) and AI driven procurement platform (preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applilcations, emphasis on MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Power BI.

Competencies and skills:

• Intelligence mindset. The ability to listen and challenge conventional thinking.
• Disciplined. Performance-oriented, Team player
• Must possess deep analytical skills and the ability to problem solve and learn
• Strong integrity/Personal ethics
• Creative/Innovative Thinking
• Must possess the ability to work under pressure, in a fast paced environment; demonstrating agility and strong work ethic
• Relentless Drive for Improvement

Job Responsibilities:

• Process high-volume of invoice accurately and on time in the ERP for assigned cost centers. Verify coding, approvals and supporting documents.
• Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders and receiving records. Verify invoices and adjustments. Follow up on stalled approval workflows.
• Reconcile vendor statements, resolve invoice and payment discrepancies, respond to inquiries and maintain accurate vendor account records.
• Reconcile AP aging to the general ledger monthly. Investigate aged items and document explanations with supporting evidence.
• Support ERP implementation and ongoing operations through testing, troubleshooting and coordination with external ERP partners.
• Maintain accurate, organized and accessible AP files. Support internal and external audits, special projects and other assigned duties.
• Maintain communication with vendors regarding payments, documentation, and status updates.
• Follow up on requisition and/or PO creation to support timely purchasing processes.
• Prepares and reviews month-end close deliverables to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Develops and maintains AP reports and dashboards (aging, past due, cah flow) and shares insights and recommendations with stakeholders.
• Maintains and refines AP procedures/SOPs; proposes control improvements and automation opportunities (e-invoicing, OCR, workflow).
• Coaches and provides informal training to entry-level staff; performs quality checks and shares best practices.

Salary range: 22,650 - 28,310 pesos.