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 experienced Accounts Payable Specialist with 4-6 years of hands-on experience managing end-to-end accounts payable operations. The ideal candidate should have strong experience working with international clients, particularly US-based companies, and be comfortable handling high-volume transactions, reconciliations, vendor management, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete Accounts 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.
• Perform 3-way matching of 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.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and investigate outstanding balances.
• Conduct regular AP reconciliations and 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 from international 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 in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Experience supporting US accounting operations and familiarity with US-based accounting practices.
• Experience working in a BPO, shared services, outsourcing, or managed services environment.
• ACCA, CA, CMA, or other relevant accounting qualification/certification is a plus.
• Experience working with US time zones and international stakeholders is preferred.
• 4-6 years of professional experience in Accounts Payable or a similar accounting role.
• Proven experience working with international clients, preferably US-based clients/companies.
• Strong understanding of the end-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 as QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Xero, or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 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.