Analyst - Accounting (Accounts Payable)

Principal Financial · Pune

What You'll Do

Job Summary

We are seeking a diligent Accounts Payable Analyst to join our team. This role will be responsible for managing vendor payments, balancing accounts, and ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who is looking to grow their career in a dynamic and encouraging environment.

Key Responsibilities

Process and verify vendor invoices and payment requests
Maintain accurate vendor records
Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies
Review and code invoices with appropriate account and project codes
Process payments timely within schedules
Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment issues
Post necessary rectification journal entries or any intercompany entries
Work on the prepaid or amortization treatment for given situations adhering to organization policies
Assist with month-end closing procedures
Support audit requirements and maintain accurate documentation
Monitor and maintain internal control procedures
Adhere to the team SLA and benchmark metrics
Contribute towards process improvement and automation ideas

Who You Are

Who You Are (Qualifications)

Required Qualifications / Skills

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, CA inter, or equivalent experience or qualification
2+ years of accounts payable or F&A process experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Experience with accounting software and ERP systems

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in end-to-end AP process including AP account reconciliation, passing necessary journal entries, and maintaining or improving SLAs and important metrics
Knowledge of accounting principles and guidelines

Skills and Proficiencies

Ability to meet deadlines and balance multiple priorities
Great teammate with excellent interpersonal skills
Diligent with a strong focus on accuracy
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Strong ethical standards and confidentiality
Make sound business decisions
Embrace change
Get results and act strategically
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills

This position requires someone who can maintain high accuracy standards while working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating effectively with team members, partners, and suppliers.

Work Schedule and Environment

Shift: 01:30pm to 10:30pm
Mode of working: Hybrid

Additional Information

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, were imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.