Accounts Payable Specialist | Startup

About Company

The company operates in the agriculture and dairy sector, focusing on producing and delivering organic food products through a farm-to-consumer model.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, verification, processing, and payment coordination using SAP. 
• Verify vendor invoices against purchase orders, goods receipts, and supporting documents. 
• Ensure accurate and timely invoice booking, expense classification, and accounting entries in SAP. 
• Perform vendor account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. 
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, and internal finance teams to resolve invoice and payment-related queries. 
• Prepare vendor payment proposals and coordinate payment runs as per agreed payment terms. 
• Monitor outstanding payables, track due dates, and ensure timely vendor payments. 
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including AP ageing reports and accruals. 
• Ensure compliance with applicable GST requirements, TDS provisions, and internal financial controls. 
• Maintain proper documentation and records for invoices, payments, and vendor accounts. 
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes and ensure adherence to company policies. 

Required Skills & Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounts payable, preferably in FMCG, manufacturing, or a product-based company. 
• Hands-on experience in managing end-to-end accounts payable using SAP. 
• Good understanding of invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, payment cycles, and AP ageing. 
• Working knowledge of GST, TDS, and basic accounting principles. 
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial documentation. 
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to meet deadlines. 
• Good communication and coordination skills to work effectively with internal teams and vendors.