Accounts Payable Specialist with German

Sutherland; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutherland is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable professional with German language proficiency to support end-to-end invoice processing and vendor management activities.

You will handle invoice validation, discrepancy resolution, T&E processing, and vendor master data support while communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related field required.
• German at least B2 and English at least B1 or higher.
• 1–3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or Finance & Accounting operations.
• Experience with ERP systems and shared service environments.

Responsibilities

• Process and validate vendor invoices in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies related to PO, GRN, and unit pricing.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve invoice and payment-related queries.
• Download and process invoices received through supplier portals.
• Perform Travel & Expense (T&E) claim processing and ensure compliance with organizational guidelines.
• Provide timely support to employees regarding T&E-related queries and issue resolution.
• Manage and respond to internal and external communications received through the CMB/shared mailbox.
• Support Vendor Master Data Management (MDM) activities, including vendor creation, modification, and maintenance requests.
• Conduct supplier calls for issue resolution and verification of vendor master data details.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and identify outstanding items for resolution.
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, and business stakeholders to ensure smooth invoice processing and payment cycles.
• Maintain process documentation and adhere to SLA and compliance requirements.

Skills

Accounts Payable

ERP Systems

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

Oracle

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable with German professional to support end-to-end invoice processing and support to vendor management activities. The role involves invoice processing, invoice discrepancy resolution, travel and expense processing, supplier and employee communication, vendor master data support, and reconciliation activities to ensure timely and accurate financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and validate vendor invoices in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies related to Purchase Orders (PO), Goods Receipt Notes (GRN), and unit pricing
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve invoice and payment-related queries
• Download and process invoices received through supplier portals
• Perform Travel & Expense (T&E) claim processing and ensure compliance with organizational guidelines
• Provide timely support to employees regarding T&E-related queries and issue resolution
• Manage and respond to internal and external communications received through the CMB/shared mailbox
• Support Vendor Master Data Management (MDM) activities, including vendor creation, modification, and maintenance requests
• Conduct supplier calls for issue resolution and verification of vendor master data details
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and identify outstanding items for resolution
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, and business stakeholders to ensure smooth invoice processing and payment cycles
• Maintain process documentation and adhere to SLA and compliance requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related field
• Proficiency in German at a B2 level and English at a B1 level or higher.
• 1-3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or Finance & Accounting operations
• Experience working with ERP systems and shared service environments

Required Skills:

• Accounts Payable (AP)
• ERP Systems (Oracle preferred)
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills in English and German (both Verbal and Written)
• MS Excel Proficiency