Shape Financial Performance Behind a Beloved Food & Beverage Brand

Great brands are built on strong financial operations, accurate reporting, and disciplined compliance. The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring efficient cash application, accounts receivable management, reconciliations, and financial reporting that support business continuity and sustainable growth.

Join a long-term global career with Emapta where top 1% talent thrives through meaningful work, professional development, and opportunities with an industry-leading food and beverage organization.

Snapshot

- Employment Type: Indefinite Term Contract
- Work Setup: Onsite, Connecta 26, Calle 97A, Bogotá, Colombia
- Shift: Day Shift, Weekends Off

Benefits

- 5 days work week
- Weekends off
- 20 vacation days in total
- Prepaid medicine
- Fully-customized Emapta laptop and peripherals
- Direct exposure to our clients
- Career growth opportunities
- Diverse and supportive work environment
- Prime Office Locations - Bogotá and Medellin
- Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit https://emapta.com/training-calendar/ )

Qualifications

- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
- At least 3 years of experience in accounts receivable cash application and collections
- Background in the food, consumer packaged goods (CPG), manufacturing, or distribution industry preferred
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems; experience with SAGE or InSequel is an advantage
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume transaction processing
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently




- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong customer-facing communication skills with a professional and tactful approach
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish required

Soft Skills
- Demonstrate accuracy and precision
- Apply analytical thinking
- Solve problems effectively

Responsibilities

Cash Application

- Accurately post customer payments, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and credit card transactions, to the appropriate accounts and invoices within the ERP system
- Reconcile daily cash receipts with bank deposits and accounting records
- Research and resolve unapplied or misapplied payments
- Maintain detailed records of payment activities for audit and compliance purposes

Accounts Receivable Cash Collections
- Review accounts receivable aging reports and identify overdue accounts
- Conduct collection activities professionally through email and phone
- Address customer inquiries related to invoices, payments, and account status
- Communicate with distributors and customers to resolve payment delays
- Escalate high-risk or delinquent accounts to management

Data Entry and Reconciliations
- Record transaction journal entries, including adjustments, reclassifications, inventory transfers, and return merchandise authorizations
- Reconcile inventory transfer discrepancies with logistics and warehouse teams
- Reconcile the accounts receivable subledger with the general ledger




- Reconcile the financial impact of return merchandise authorizations, including credits and refunds, within the ERP system
- Support inventory audits, cycle counts, and reporting requirements

Reporting
- Prepare reports on cash application status, collections progress, and accounts receivable aging balances
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures
- Identify late payment trends and recommend process improvements

About the Client Our client is an established food and beverage company with more than seven decades of success delivering authentic, high-quality products that have become household favorites across the United States. With an extensive portfolio serving millions of consumers, the organization is recognized for its commitment to product excellence, operational quality, and continuous innovation.

Backed by modern manufacturing standards and a strong customer-first culture, it continues to expand its market presence while preserving the traditions and trusted flavors that have defined its enduring legacy.

Join the Top 1% Talent. A Better Career. A Better Life.

Join Emapta Latam and contribute to our legacy of transforming integral outsourcing. Since 2010, Emapta has pioneered personalized outsourcing solutions, empowering businesses to thrive with bespoke teams and seamless integration. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our state-of-the-art facilities, competitive compensation, and a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth.

With over 1,200 clients worldwide and a team of more than 12,000 talented professionals , Emapta continues to set new standards in the industry.

Apply now to be part of our success story in Colombia, where your skills are valued, and your career ambitions are supported.

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📌 Accounts Payable Specialist (With A.R. Collections Exp.) (Bogotá)
🏢 Emapta Global
📍 Bogotá