Senior Specialist - Accounts Payable<br />Responsibilities:<br /> Ownership of Accounts Payable processes including vendor and related team inquiries<br /> Communicate findings to various vendors and management as needed<br /> Analyze and resolve complex inquiries<br /> Develops and provides timely delivery of information to appropriate management  <br /> Data mining and querying of key data<br /> Leadership of various Accounts Payable tasks and projects<br /> Recommend and implement actions to reduce business costs <br /> Perform root cause analysis and streamline processes <br /> Work cross-functionally with other areas of the company and various levels of management <br /> Develop and enhance metrics and other reporting as needed <br />Core Competencies & Accomplishments:<br /> Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles <br /> Familiarity with SQL and other querying tools<br /> Strong interpersonal and communication skills <br /> Excellent critical thinking, analytical and decision-making skills <br /> Intermediate to advanced ability with Microsoft Office Tools, including Excel <br /> Ability to adapt to changing circumstances <br /> Detailed and organized to prioritize work effectively <br /> Proactive in setting goals and achieving results <br /> Eager to learn and willing to take on new initiatives  <br />Qualifications:  <br /> Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance is preferred<br /> 4-6 years of experience in roles with increasing responsibility and analytical decision making<br /> Certificate on latest Finance technology tools would be preferred<br /> Lean and Six sigma background would be added advantage   <h3>experience</h3>8