Accounts Payable Specialist

Location:Lahore / Islamabad, Pakistan
Employment Type:Full-time
Experience:4–6 Years
Shift:5PM - 2AM PKT

Summary

We are looking for an experiencedAccounts Payable Specialistwith 4–6 years of hands-on experience managing end-to-end accounts payable operations. The ideal candidate should have strong experience working withinternational clients, particularly US-based companies, and be comfortable handling high-volume transactions, reconciliations, vendor management, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the completeAccounts Payable (AP) cycle, from invoice receipt and verification to payment processing.
• Review and process vendor invoices while ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, and compliance with company policies.
• Perform3-way matchingof purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare and process vendor payments while ensuring adherence to agreed payment terms.
• Performvendor statement reconciliationsand investigate outstanding balances.
• Conduct regularAP reconciliationsand assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain accurate AP aging reports and follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Coordinate with vendors, internal finance teams, procurement, and other stakeholders to resolve payment-related issues.
• Handle queries frominternational clients and vendors, particularly US-based stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.
• Assist with audits by providing required AP documentation and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and maintain AP reports, dashboards, and other financial reports as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls, and efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of financial information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree inAccounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Experience supportingUS accounting operationsand familiarity with US-based accounting practices.
• Experience working in aBPO, shared services, outsourcing, or managed services environment.
• ACCA, CA, CMA, or other relevant accounting qualification/certification is a plus.
• Experience working withUS time zones and international stakeholdersis preferred.
• 4–6 years of professional experience in Accounts Payable or a similar accounting role.
• Proven experience working withinternational clients, preferably US-based clients/companies.
• Strong understanding of theend-to-end Accounts Payable process.
• Hands-on experience with invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, payment processing, and AP aging.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems such asQuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Xero, or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency inMicrosoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with international teams.