Senior Finance Specialist - Accounts Payable

Buckman; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckman, a specialty chemical company, seeks a Senior Financial Specialist - Accounts Payable to manage the accounts payable function. The role involves ensuring timely payment processing, vendor relationship management, and regulatory compliance, contributing significantly to the organization's financial health.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-9 years relevant working experience in a similar capacity.
• Experience in a manufacturing company preferred.
• Knowledge in handling AP tax invoices and Tax forms.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the accounts payable function.
• Ensure all invoices are processed accurately and on time.
• Provide accurate financial insights for decision-making.

Skills

Proficiency in SAP

Microsoft Office

Accounts Payable Management

Process Improvement

Education

LCCI Higher Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA qualifications

Job description

Senior Financial Specialist-AP

Location: Chennai, India

Required Language: English

Employment Type: Full-Time

Seniority Level: Senior

Associate

Travel Mode: Moderate

About Us:

Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA,

committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting

sustainable development. Buckman works proactively and collaboratively with its worldwide customers

in pulp, paper, leather, and water treatment to deliver exceptional service and innovative specialty

chemical solutions to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a

measurable return on investment. Buckman is in the middle of a digital transformation of its businesses

and is focused on building the capabilities and tools in support of this.

Purpose:

The Senior Finance Specialist - Accounts Payable is responsible for managing and overseeing the

accounts payable function within the organization. This includes ensuring that all invoices are processed

and paid accurately and on time, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing the accounts payable

process to support the organization’s financial health. The role involves in-depth analysis, process

improvement, and compliance with financial regulations. The Senior Finance Specialist in this role serves

as a key point of contact between the finance department and external vendors. Other Financial services

include managing regulatory compliances relating to Accounts Payable, Tax authority, and ensuring

compliance with Buckman policies and accounting standards.

This position reports to the Finance Manager based in GBS office and will support and drive any initiatives

or projects assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

LCCI Higher Accounting / Diploma/bachelor’s degree in accounting / Finance / ACCA qualifications

Minimum of 8-9 years relevant working experience in a similar capacity, experienced in a manufacturing

company.

Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office (including Excel).

Accountabilities:

Ensures accurate and timely payment processing, improving cash flow management and vendor

relations

Oversee the processing of all vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company

policies.

Implement and maintain best practices for invoice matching, coding, and approvals.

Manage exceptions and discrepancies, ensuring timely resolution.

Processing Accounts payable in SAP environment.

Streamline the accounting work processes, and review control accounts support in preparing balance

sheet reconciliation for review. Share best practices with other finance associates.

Develop standardized processes within financial systems in use to improve report generation and

general operational efficiency

Provides accurate and timely financial insights, enabling informed decision-making, improved cash flow

management, and enhanced compliance with financial regulations.

Knowledge in handling the AP tax invoices and Tax forms especially direct and indirect tax statutory

point of view.

Work closely and coordinate with Inter-company Finance Department

Prepare AP reports.

Support to internal / external auditor.

Maintain Documents, Records, Files both soft and hard copies, so as able to get the documents as and

when required.

Assist in month end closing

Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and

accepted accounting practices

Month end closing support like estimating Accruals, Debit and credit note follow-up with supplier in

case of discrepancy in invoice, review AP report and close the tiny difference, TCS, TDS, VAT

reconciliations

Provide support to the Finance Manager and Financial Controller-in the Regions for any

initiatives/projects assigned.

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