Accounts Payable Assistant

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

Job summary

Outokumpu Chrome Oy is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant with Advanced English proficiency to join our Finance Team in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. You will manage high-volume AP transactions, perform three-way matching, and support ERP implementation with external partners.

We value strong analytical skills, integrity and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office is essential, along with experience in AP aging and vendor communications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume of invoices accurately and on time in the ERP for assigned cost centers.
• Perform three-way matching of invoices, POs and receiving records.
• Reconcile vendor statements and maintain vendor account records.
• Reconcile AP aging to the general ledger monthly and document explanations.
• Support ERP implementation and ongoing operations with testing and coordination.
• Maintain organized AP files and support audits and special projects.
• Communicate with vendors regarding payments and statuses.
• Develop AP reports and dashboards to share insights with stakeholders.
• Refine AP procedures and propose automation opportunities (e-invoicing, OCR).
• Coach and train junior staff and perform quality checks.

Skills

Advanced English

Analytical skills

Team player

Ability to multi-task

Work under pressure

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Power BI

AI-driven 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.