Position: Junior Accountant – Accounts Payable

Experience Required: 2–4 Years

Department: Accounting & Finance

Reports To: Accounting Manager / Controller

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant with approximately 3 years of accounting experience, primarily focused on Accounts Payable (AP). The adecuado candidate will have a solid understanding of accounting principles, invoice processing, vendor management, and payment procedures.

Experience with procurement processes, purchase orders, and vendor purchasing activities is highly desirable.

This position will support daily accounting operations, ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments, and assist in maintaining effective financial controls and efficient accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

- Accounts Payable Management

- Process, review, and record vendor invoices accurately and on time.
- Verify invoice accuracy, proper approvals, general ledger coding, and supporting documentation.
- Perform two-way and three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving documentation, and vendor invoices, when applicable.
- Monitor accounts payable aging and ensure timely payment of vendor obligations.
- Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate vendor records, including payment terms, W-9 forms, and banking information.
- Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve billing or payment issues.
- Assist with month-end closing, including AP accruals and account reconciliations.

- Procurement Support (Preferred Experience)

- Assist with the preparation, review, and tracking of purchase orders.
- Coordinate with procurement personnel to ensure proper purchasing documentation and approvals.
- Monitor open purchase orders and follow up on outstanding invoices or receipts.
- Assist with vendor onboarding and maintenance of vendor information.




- Support procurement teams in resolving price discrepancies, quantity differences, and invoice disputes.
- Help ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and authorization procedures.

- General Accounting & Financial Reporting

- Prepare and record routine journal entries as assigned.
- Perform general ledger reconciliations related to accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
- Assist with monthly financial closing activities.
- Support internal and external audit requests by preparing supporting schedules and documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting accuracy, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
- Maintain organized and accurate accounting records.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Approximately 3 years of accounting experience, preferably with a strong focus on Accounts Payable.
- Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, general ledger transactions, and account reconciliations.
- Experience processing vendor invoices and preparing payment batches.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and basic formulas.
- Experience working with accounting or ERP systems.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, purchasing personnel, and internal departments.
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Preferred Qualifications

- Previous experience supporting procurement or purchasing functions.
- Familiarity with purchase order systems and three-way matching.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Acumatica, or similar platforms.
- Experience with AP automation or electronic invoice approval workflows.
- Understanding of internal controls, segregation of duties, and vendor payment verification.
- Experience in a manufacturing, construction, distribution, or professional services environment.

Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines.
- Good interpersonal and vendor communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with the accounting team.
- Commitment to confidentiality, accountability, and ethical financial practices.
- Willingness to learn new systems and improve existing processes.

Performance Expectations The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Process vendor invoices accurately and within established deadlines.
- Maintain current and reconciled accounts payable records.
- Minimize duplicate payments, coding errors, and unresolved vendor discrepancies.
- Ensure invoices have proper approvals and supporting documentation.
- Support timely and accurate monthly financial closings.
- Maintain effective communication with vendors and procurement personnel.
- Contribute to improvements in AP processes and internal controls.
- Occasional travel to Houston, Texas, must have Visa to travel.
- Must speak and write English at a professional level
- Must be available during all business hours online when not physically present

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📌 Junior Accountant - Accounts Payable & Procurement (Colombia)
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