AP - Specialist / Manager

Accounts
Payable Specialist

The
Role

Strattek
is currently seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Payable
Specialist to join our Finance & Accounting team in Hyderabad, India. The
Accounts Payable Specialist will support the day-to-day accounts payable
operations for a US-based client, ensuring accurate and timely processing of
vendor invoices, payments, reconciliations, and financial records. The ideal
candidate will have strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and
accounting principles, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work
effectively with US-based finance and accounting teams. This role will play an
important part in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of the
client's financial transactions.

Here's
what you'll do:

• Manage day-to-day
  Accounts Payable activities, including invoice receipt, validation,
  coding, processing, and payment preparation.
  
• Process PO and
  Non-PO invoices accurately and in accordance with established policies and
  procedures.
  
• Perform 2-way and
  3-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices, as applicable.
  
• Review vendor
  invoices, expense reports, and other AP-related transactions for accuracy,
  completeness, appropriate approvals, and compliance with company policies.
  
• Identify and
  resolve invoice discrepancies, exceptions, duplicate invoices, and payment
  issues.
  
• Maintain accurate
  vendor accounts and perform vendor statement reconciliations.
  
• Monitor AP aging
  and follow up on outstanding invoices and items requiring resolution.
  
• Assist with
  vendor payment processing and ensure payments are processed accurately and
  within established timelines.
  
• Perform AP
  sub-ledger to General Ledger reconciliations and investigate
  discrepancies.
  
• Support month-end
  and year-end closing activities, including AP accruals, provisions,
  reconciliations, and reporting.
  
• Prepare and
  maintain AP reports, aging reports, payment reports, and reconciliation
  schedules.
  
• Coordinate with
  Procurement, Receiving, Finance, and other internal teams to resolve
  invoice and payment-related issues.
  
• Communicate with
  US-based client finance and accounting teams regarding AP transactions,
  reconciliations, and outstanding issues.
  
• Maintain proper
  documentation and supporting records for all AP transactions.
  
• Support internal
  and external audits by providing required invoices, reconciliations,
  schedules, and supporting documentation.
  
• Ensure compliance
  with the client's accounting policies, internal controls, and standard
  operating procedures.
  
• Identify
  opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency within the
  Accounts Payable function.
  
• Stay updated on
  changes to accounting policies, procedures, and AP processes and ensure
  compliance with applicable requirements.
  

Here's
what you'll bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree
  in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
  
• 3+ years of
  relevant experience in Accounts Payable / Finance & Accounting.
  
• Strong
  understanding of Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
  
• Hands-on
  experience with vendor invoice processing, invoice matching, vendor
  reconciliation, payment processing, and AP aging.
  
• Strong
  understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
  
• Proficiency in
  Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, lookups, reconciliations, and
  financial reporting.
  
• Experience
  working with ERP/accounting systems; experience with Oracle ERP is
  preferred.
  
• Experience with
  Oracle Accounts Payable / Oracle Financials is an added advantage.
  
• Strong analytical
  and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
  
• Ability to
  identify discrepancies and independently work toward resolution.
  
• Strong written
  and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to
  effectively collaborate with US-based finance and accounting teams.
  
• Ability to manage
  multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Experience
  working with US accounting / US GAAP is preferred.
  
• Experience
  supporting month-end and year-end close activities is preferred.
  

Work
Schedule

• The role
  primarily supports a US-based client and requires flexibility to work
  during US Pacific Time business hours, as needed.
  
• The candidate
  should be flexible to work extended or adjusted hours based on business
  and client requirements.
  

Requirements

Accounts
Payable Manager

The
Role

Strattek
is currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable
Manager to lead our Finance & Accounting team in Hyderabad, India. The
Accounts Payable Manager will oversee the day-to-day Accounts Payable
operations supporting a US-based client, ensuring accurate, timely, and
compliant processing of vendor invoices, payments, reconciliations, and
financial records. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Accounts
Payable, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), accounting principles, internal controls, and
team management, along with the ability to effectively collaborate with
US-based finance and accounting teams. The AP Manager will be responsible for
managing the AP function, developing the team, ensuring service delivery,
driving process improvements, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and
compliance.

Here's
what you'll do:

• Lead and manage
  the Accounts Payable team, providing direction, coaching, training, and
  performance management.
  
• Oversee
  end-to-end Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations, including
  invoice processing, validation, coding, approvals, and payment processing.
  
• Ensure accurate
  and timely processing of PO and Non-PO invoices in accordance with
  established policies and procedures.
  
• Oversee 2-way and
  3-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices, as applicable.
  
• Review and
  monitor vendor invoices, expense reports, payment transactions, and other
  AP activities for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
  
• Establish and
  monitor appropriate quality checks, controls, and approval processes
  within the AP function.
  
• Monitor AP aging,
  outstanding invoices, blocked invoices, and payment exceptions, ensuring
  timely resolution.
  
• Oversee vendor
  account and vendor statement reconciliations and ensure discrepancies are
  resolved promptly.
  
• Manage and review
  vendor payment processing, ensuring payments are accurate, timely, and
  compliant with established controls.
  
• Oversee AP
  sub-ledger to General Ledger reconciliations and investigate and resolve
  discrepancies.
  
• Lead month-end
  and year-end AP close activities, including accruals, provisions,
  reconciliations, and reporting.
  
• Review and
  approve AP reports, aging reports, payment reports, reconciliations, and
  other financial schedules.
  
• Partner with
  Procurement, Receiving, Finance, and other business teams to resolve
  invoice, vendor, and payment-related issues.
  
• Serve as a key
  point of contact for the US-based client finance and accounting teams on
  AP operations, escalations, reporting, and process-related matters.
  
• Establish and
  monitor service levels, KPIs, and operational metrics for the AP function.
  
• Identify process
  gaps and drive continuous improvement, standardization, and automation of
  AP processes.
  
• Develop and
  maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process documentation, and
  control frameworks.
  
• Ensure compliance
  with the client's accounting policies, internal controls, and standard
  operating procedures.
  
• Support internal
  and external financial audits, ensuring timely submission of required
  documentation and resolution of audit queries.
  
• Identify
  operational risks and implement appropriate preventive and detective
  controls.
  
• Stay current with
  changes in accounting policies, AP practices, and applicable regulatory
  requirements and ensure the team follows relevant updates.
  
• Support capacity
  planning, workload allocation, and resource requirements for the AP
  function.
  
• Foster a
  collaborative and high-performing team environment, promoting
  accountability, knowledge sharing, and professional development.
  

Here's
what you'll bring to the table:

• Fully qualified
  Chartered Accountant.
  
• 7+ years of
  relevant experience in Accounts Payable / Finance & Accounting, with
  at least 2–3 years in a managerial or team leadership role.
  
• Strong hands-on
  and managerial experience in Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
  processes.
  
• Proven experience
  managing and developing AP teams.
  
• Strong
  understanding of invoice processing, PO/Non-PO invoices, 2-way/3-way
  matching, vendor reconciliation, payment processing, AP aging, and
  month-end close.
  
• Strong
  understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial
  reporting.
  
• Experience
  managing high-volume AP operations and meeting defined SLAs and deadlines.
  
• Proficiency in
  Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, lookups, reconciliations, and
  financial reporting.
  
• Experience
  working with ERP/accounting systems; hands-on experience with Oracle ERP /
  Oracle Accounts Payable is preferred.
  
• Strong knowledge
  of AP-to-GL integration and reconciliation.
  
• Experience
  supporting US-based clients and US accounting / US GAAP is strongly
  preferred.
  
• Strong
  analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  
• Excellent written
  and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate
  effectively with US-based stakeholders and senior management.
  
• Strong
  stakeholder management and escalation-handling skills.
  
• Demonstrated
  ability to drive process improvements, automation, and operational
  efficiencies.
  
• Ability to manage
  multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Strong attention
  to detail, ownership, and accountability.
  

Work
Schedule

• The role
  primarily supports a US-based client and requires flexibility to work
  during US Pacific Time business hours, as needed.
  
• The candidate
  should be flexible to work extended or adjusted hours based on business
  and client requirements.