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Introduction

In IBM’s Finance& Operations (F&O) organization we are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join our dynamic Finance/ Procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the company’s accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, and maintaining strong KPIs. As a key member of our Source-to Pay department, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting smooth business operations. If you're an individual with a financial background, with a strong eye for detail and a passion for numbers, we would love to hear from you!

Your role and responsibilities

IBM Procurement Operations Professional- Accounts Payable Operational team member (B6)

Purpose of the Job:

Provide financial support to IBM’s Accounts Payable within Procurement organization as part of the Operational Team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform execution of in-country (US) Accounts Payable responsibilities (e.g. invoice scanning, data registration, error resolution, internal controlling tasks, payments) including US B2B and federal invoice related activities.

• Manage and process unclaimed property in compliance with state regulations and internal policies

• Ensure keeping KPIs (Paid on Time, Claims) metric according to the Global AP strategy

• Providing quantitative and qualitative work while maintaining accuracy and timeliness

• Learn, understand and keep the procedures, documentations, instructions and auditing / business controls guidelines

• Sharing knowledge with team members & peers

• Participating / facilitating in diverse Agile ceremonies to discuss status of project activities, actions, tasks, blockers; providing input about completed and closed items

• Using team collaboration tools

• Work in an Agile environment supporting as part of the Global Procurement/ Source-to-Pay organization

• Recommending process changes and contribute to the whole lifecycle of the projects

• Driving, owning and supporting process enhancement / modification initiatives

• Maintaining good working relationships with all parties (professional stakeholder management)

• Assist in Accounts Payable transactions and assist with month-end/year-end closing relating to escheatment

• Aid management in ad hoc projects to support management

Required technical and professional expertise

Skills and Qualities Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Accounting/ or Economics

• Fluent in English

• Good communication & Project management skills

• Confident in Microsoft Office

• Analytical skills (Data Analytics, EPM usage)

• Foster and apply Teamwork

• Problem solving and visualisation of problems and solutions

• Ability to adapt and manage change effectively, holistic mindset

• Experience or knowledge of escheatment and its reporting processes (preferred)

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.