Accounts Payable specialistOpenText

WHO WE ARE:
OpenText is the leader in Enterprise Information Management (EIM). Our products enable the digital world by simplifying, transforming, and accelerating enterprise information needs, on-premises and in the cloud. We embrace all things digital and are committed to be the Best Place to Work for our team members in over 120 locations around the world.
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Manager, Accounts Payable, the AP Specialist is an integral role in ensuring AP accuracy.
He / She collaborates with peers and key stakeholders to deliver best-in-class AP processes and practices. The AP Specialist brings good customer service, problem-solving, and business partner skills to deliver on our AP KPIs and internal metrics while providing support for continuous improvement within the AP function.
You Are Great At:
Timely review, analysis, and process invoices accordingly based on policies, SOP, and work instructions to ensure prompt payment to vendors
Maintain administrative aspects for vendor accounts in an assigned portfolio including accurate setup in systems, coordinating the timely receipt of invoices, payment remittance communications, and maintenance of accurate contact details at all times
Process invoices for payment within prescribed SLAs
Liaise with internal stakeholders such as Account Managers, Procurement, and Data Governance Organization to ensure open communications and processes are streamlined per vendor (account) along with a timely resolution to any invoice issues requiring escalation
Drive opportunities for improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of the business process
Practice root cause analysis for issues encountered/feedback received to invoice processing and propose corrective/preventive actions to management
Deliver on internal audit requirements
Partner with the systems team on testing and support change management
Meet set AP KPI targets
Assist in all acquisition integration activities as assigned by your leader
Deliver other assignments as required
What It Takes:
College Diploma/Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Accounts Payable or Administrative Vendor Account Management.
Minimum 2+ years' experience in Accounts Payable
Global experience is an asset
Strong writing, communications, interpersonal, and customer service skills
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and influence the right change with key stakeholders
Organized with demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple activities in a fast-paced and changing environment
Self-starter and strong team player to learn from your leader and others and teach your peers and others
Strong reporting and analytics experience
Good working knowledge of ERP environment, specifically SAP and VIM or other workflow tools
Demonstrated success in negotiation tactics in resolving disputes
Second language skill an asset (French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Nordic)
Working towards an Accounting Designation is an asset
Good working knowledge of Accounting principles and P2P/AP processes