Specialist II Accounts Payable Payments

City of Shakopee, MN; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 469,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an experienced Specialist II Accounts Payable to join our global financial services team in Manila. The role focuses on invoice issue resolution, reconciliation, and month-end closing while providing back-up support to processors for designated units across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States.

The successful candidate will drive internal controls, adhere to Sarbanes-Oxley policies, and work closely with buyers, vendors, and site finance heads

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or any Accounting-related degree.
• 3 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, including at least 1 year in treasury or payments processing.
• Practical knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Advanced Excel and PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of GAAP and Financial Accounting Standards Board regulation.

Responsibilities

• Process payments from selection to uploading into the bank or payment tool (e.g., Trax).
• Process manual payment requests, including validating supporting documents, cost centers, and approvals, and inputting payments into the bank software.
• Provide cash forecasts for selected payment batches to the Treasury team.
• Execute approved payment batches by the reviewer.
• Review potential duplicate payments and evaluate Payment Proposals/Payment Registers prior to release.
• Serve as back-up support for other sites and assist with audit requirements.
• Meet or exceed productivity targets, KPIs, and service level agreements.
• Secure commitments on critical deliverables from collaborators for issuance of offset credit/debit notes or approvals.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or related

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

JD Edwards

Job description

If you are a Specialist II Accounts Payableprofessional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the chance to be part of a dedicated, customer-focused accounting and finance team responsible for issue resolution of invoices, reconciliation and month-end closing activities, and providing back-up support to processors for designated business units. You will also help ensure the effective implementation of internal controls, related Sarbanes-Oxley policies, and Emerson company policies and procedures. You will support various accounts payable activities across all regions served by Global Financial Services Manila, including Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Process payments from selection to uploading into the bank or payment tool (e.g., Trax).
• Process manual payment requests, including validating supporting documents, cost centers, and approvals, and manually inputting payments into the bank software.
• Provide cash forecasts for selected payment batches to the Treasury team.
• Execute approved payment batches by the reviewer.
• Review potential duplicate payments and evaluate Payment Proposals/Payment Registers prior to release.
• Serve as back-up support for other sites and assist with audit requirements.
• Meet or exceed productivity targets, KPIs, and service level agreements.
• Secure commitments on critical deliverables from various collaborators including the buyer, vendor, site finance heads, and approvers for the issuance of an offset credit or debit note, variance approval, etc.

Who You Are:

You have a strong drive for results and exhibit passion and enthusiasm to get things done. You approach challenges with analytical thinking and take initiative in solving problems. You communicate clearly, collaborate effectively with internal and external partners, and build strong working relationships across different levels. You are proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or any Accounting-related degree.
• 3 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, including at least 1 year in treasury or payments processing.
• Practical knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (e.g., Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Advanced Excel and PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standard Board regulation.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.