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Accounts Payable Specialist

Actively Reviewing the Applications

Sonoco

1–2 years

Posted 2 days ago • Apply by June 11, 2026

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

Invoice processing:

Review and process supplier invoices in the ERP system
Ensure invoices are matched with purchase orders and goods receipts where applicable
Verify accuracy of invoice details and coding
Resolve invoice discrepancies with Procurement or business stakeholders.

Payment Processing

Prepare and validate payment proposals
Ensure payments are executed according to company policies and payment terms
Coordinate with Cash Operations on payment runs and bank files.

Vendor Account Management

Reconcile vendor statements and resolve differences
Respond to supplier inquiries regarding payment status
Maintain accurate vendor account balances.

Accounting And Close Support

Support month-end close activities related to AP
Assist with accruals and expense recognition where required
Ensure AP-related balances are reconciled and documented.

Controls And Compliance

Follow established AP procedures and internal control requirements
Ensure compliance with SOX controls and company policies
Maintain proper documentation for audit purposes.

Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual work
Support initiatives related to automation and ERP harmonization
Contribute to standardization of AP processes across systems.
Other assigned tasks.

KPIs

Invoice processing accuracy and timeliness
Vendor inquiry resolution time
Payment execution accuracy
Number of invoice discrepancies
Compliance with internal controls
Contribution to process efficiency

Languages

Knowledge & Skills Required:

English (proficiency level) plus one other language preferable (German)

Operational

Invoice processing, vendor reconciliation

Systems

ERP transaction processing

Controls

Compliance, documentation discipline

Collaboration

Vendor and stakeholder communication

Efficiency

Process improvement mindset

Education Required

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting

Experience

2–5 years of experience in Accounts Payable or finance operations
Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE or similar)
Experience in multinational or shared services environments preferred
Basic accounting knowledge
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.