Accounts Payable Associate

Thornton Tomasetti; Taguig; On-site; PHP 223,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to handle timely invoice processing, coding, and validation in alignment with corporate policies. The role supports vendor relationships, data accuracy, and month-end close across regional operations.

Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of accounting or finance experience; new graduates welcome.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Motivated, reliable, accurate, and able to work independently.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Able to interact with colleagues at all levels domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices accurately and timely in line with company policies.
• Code invoices to correct general ledger accounts and cost centers.
• Communicate with vendors and internal teams to resolve inquiries.
• Validate information before submission to Vendor Master Data Team.
• Reconcile vendor statements and assist with AP month-end close.
• Support audits by providing required records and clarifications.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

OnBase

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Job Description Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Corporate Finance Services (CFS) plays a critical role in supporting Abbott’s global operations through high-quality financial processes, strong governance, operational excellence, and a commitment to delivering efficient and accurate financial services. Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

As the Accounts Payable Associate, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of invoices in line with company policies and procedures. This role ensures that invoices are properly validated, coded, matched, and recorded in the accounting system, supporting financial reporting and strong vendor relationships.

What You’ll Do

• Support on sending invoices from team mailboxes for processing.
• Communicate with vendors and internal teams to resolve inquiries and follow up on pending requests.
• Receive, review, and process incoming invoices (both PO and non-PO) accurately and on time.
• Ensure invoices are correctly coded to appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centers.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies proactively and escalate unresolved issues as necessary to ensure timely resolution.
• Validate required information and ensure data accuracy before submission to the Vendor Master Data Team.
• Reconcile external vendor statements, researching, analyzing, and resolving complex payment and vendor issues specific to regional regulations and practices.
• Assist with reconciliation of Accounts Payable accrual accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with region-specific accounting standards.
• Assist with the Accounts Payable month-end close process, ensuring all invoices are processed on time.
• Ensure deadlines are met and issues resolved as necessary, considering time zone differences and regional holidays.
• Build and maintain cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide support during internal or external audits by supplying required records and clarifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in Accounting or other relevant Business or Finance experience.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and proven organizational skills.
• Highly motivated, reliable, accurate, and able to work independently.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to interact successfully with all levels within the organization both domestically and internationally.
• Motivated, team-oriented, self-starter with the flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Experience using OnBase is a plus but not required.

Location

Philippines

Job Family, Division, and Other Details

JOB FAMILY: Accounts Payable & Receivables, Credit & Collection, & Payroll

DIVISION: IFO International Finance

LOCATION: Philippines > Taguig City : Five/Neo Building

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

About Abbott

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.

We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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