Accountant ap - payment

about the job Payment Execution & Processing Execute daily, weekly, and ad-hoc domestic (ACH/EFT) and international (Wire/SWIFT) payment runs for all vendor types (Goods for Resale, Raw Materials, SG&A). Manage and review payment proposals to ensure all selected invoices are valid, correctly approved, and match agreed-upon payment terms. Monitor payment files for errors, discrepancies, or formatting issues and resolve exceptions quickly in coordination with the Treasury team and banking partners. Process urgent or manual "check run" requests with appropriate authorization, ensuring accurate system recording. Ensure strict compliance with foreign exchange procedures and local tax regulations related to international payments. Reconciliation & Compliance Support daily and month-end bank reconciliation activities by providing accurate payment data and resolving outstanding cash clearing items. Collaborate with the Vendor Master Data team to ensure vendor bank details are verified and securely updated, adhering to internal fraud prevention protocols. Maintain comprehensive documentation of all payment runs, settlement confirmations, and exception resolutions for audit purposes. Ensure all disbursements adhere to the company’s internal controls and segregation of duties policies within the Shared Service framework. Shared Services & Process Improvement Act as the primary point of contact for complex, payment-related vendor inquiries that have been escalated by the AP Helpdesk. Identify opportunities for process standardization and automation within the payment cycle to drive efficiency and reduce manual intervention. Contribute to training materials and knowledge transfer regarding payment processes for new team members and supporting entities.