Strategic AP Payments Specialist II — Global Operations

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

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