Staff Accountant Shared Services Accounts Payable

Position overview

The Staff Accountant Shared Services Accounts Payable (AP) is responsible for supporting end-to-end accounts payable operations for Shared Services entities. This role ensures the timely and accurate processing of invoices, payment requests (e.g., check and ACH requests), expense reimbursement auditing and approvals, and vendor payments, while maintaining compliance with company policies and internal controls.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with SAP, Concur, and executing payment runs, along with strong attention to detail and a commitment to operational excellence in a high-volume environment.

Roles & responsibilities

Accounts Payable Processing

• Enter all invoices into Zycus/SAP for our Shared Services entities based on purchase order and/or coding provided by business departments.
• Monitor vendor invoices and check requests for compliance with the organization’s signature authority policy prior to entering invoices and/or check request into SAP system.
• If an error is received in Zycus and/or SAP, the A/P Representative will reach out to the business units to confirm that the information received is correct.
• Work closely with Accountants and Financial Analysts to ensure proper coding of invoices, check requests.
• Resolve vendor issues & concerns and reconcile vendor accounts (both internal/external).
• Ensure Tax information is accurately recorded and processed in Zycus and SAP for Purchase Orders and various Vendor Invoices.
• Comply with A/P work-flow process to ensure efficient operation and understanding of A/P impact to Finance Operations as well as other Business Units.
• Responsible for the proper usage of, awareness of, and compliance with Information Technology security policies at Porsche
• Seeks to ensure proper retention of electronic documents, business confidential information, and actively demonstrates an understanding of the need to safeguard competitive information in both electronic and non-electronic formats.

Expense Reimbursements (Concur)

• Review and audit employee expense reports in Concur for policy compliance, accuracy, and proper documentation
• Provide guidance to employees regarding company travel and expense policies

Payment Processing

• Execute and monitor payment runs in SAP including checks, ACH, wire transfers, and other electronic payments
• Validate payment proposals and ensure appropriate approvals are obtained prior to release

Vendor & Stakeholder Support

• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and resolving issues efficiently
• Collaborate with internal departments (procurement, finance, business units) to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Build strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to IFRS controls, company policies, and applicable regulations
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support audits
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance controls, and drive efficiencies

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounts payable experience in a shared services or high-volume environment
• Hands-on experience with SAP for invoice processing and payment runs
• Experience using Concur for expense reimbursement processing
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer skills

Preferred

• Experience with automated invoice processing tool solutions
• Knowledge of IFRS compliance and internal controls
• Experience in a multinational or matrixed organization

Skills:

• Ability to work with limited supervision in a hybrid work environment.
• Analytical skills.
• Detailed oriented and organized.
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong PC literacy to include Microsoft Office Suite
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Requires ability to interact with employees of all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Percentage of required travel: Travel is not required for this position.

Schedule/Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The salary range for this role is $60,000-$72,000. However, it is important to note that at Porsche, compensation range is dependent on geographic location. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skillset. Porsche reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. 

In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes: 

• Paid Vacation 
• Paid Holidays 
• Paid Sick leave 
• 401(k) match 
• Medical, dental and vision coverage 
• Tuition and certification reimbursement 
• Life Insurance 
• Short and Long Term Disability Coverage 
• Subsidized gym membership program 
• Subsidized Porsche and VW leasing programs 

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, climb stairs on occasion with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to effectively work and complete tasks in an open office/noisy environment.

Direct reports

This position does not have any direct reports.

Porsche is an equal opportunity employer and we take pride in our diversity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Porsche will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Porsche does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, family and medical leave status, military status, criminal conviction history, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

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