Procurement Operations Professional- Accounts Payable Specialist

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 education

Bachelor's Degree

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)

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

The IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation. We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM's financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures), and global financing.

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.