Accounts Payable Specialist

About Company: Godrej Industries (Chemicals) is one of the oldest businesses of the Godrej Group. We are proud to have pioneered the manufacturing of Oleochemicals in India, back in 1+63. Today, we are one of India's leading Oleochemicals players and manufacture and market over 100 chemicals for use in more than 24 applications. We are expanding our reach globally and our products are exported to over 80 countries in North and South America, Asia, Europe, Australia, and Africa. At our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Valia (Gujarat) and Ambernath (Maharashtra), we drive a relentless focus on productivity and energy efficiency. Over the last couple of years, we have been investing significantly in building our Research and Development capabilities to grow our value-added products portfolio. We produce over 160,000 metric tonnes of chemical products annually, for use in home and personal care, rubber processing, polymer, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. About the Internship: We are looking for an accounts payable specialist for a limited contract (18 months). Key responsibilities: 1. Perform a variety of accounting clerical tasks related to the maintenance/processing of payable account records/invoices for the company's various clients and vendors 2. Perform payroll functions for the manager to ensure employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner Essential functions: 1. Process daily accounts payable (A/P) statements and reports using computerized software programs 2. Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services 3. Enter Data in invoices for payment 4. Process backup reports after data entry 5. Manage weekly checks and record all checks into computerized software programs 6. Prepare vendor checks for mailing and list all vendor checks in a log tracking book 7. Prepare manual checks as and when required 8. Process specific financial forms (i.e. tax forms, inventory/supplies order forms, etc.) +. Establish and maintain confidential employee files and employer/business files 10. Calculate specific compensation rates for benefits and/or salaries (if applicable) 11. Verify employee pay amounts for hours of work, deductions, etc. (if applicable) 12. Verify coding and obtain signatures for specific forms and records 13. Maintain inventory files and financial documents using an organized filing system as instructed electronically or non-electronically 14. Record administrative and office expenses in computerized programs 15. Produce and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial statements/reports for the manager 16. Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures established by the company 17. Uphold professionalism by providing courteous customer service to visitors, clients, and vendors 18. Work on other duties as assigned 1. Must be a graduate in commerce or similar qualifications 2. Good understanding of accounting standards and principles with experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting 3. 2 – 3 years of work experience in accounts payable within a similar multinational in the FMCG space 4. Strong software skills (SAP, Advanced user of Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 5. Ability to work closely in a matrix structure and adjust for the US time zone (EST) 6. Must possess the proficient ability to communicate in English in oral and written Deadline: 2024-04-02 23:5+:5+ Other perks: 5 days a week Skills required: Accounting, MS-Excel and SAP Read more