Joining Intuitive Surgical means joining a team dedicated to using technology to benefit patients by improving surgical efficacy and decreasing surgical invasiveness, with patient safety as our highest priority.
Primary Function of Position:
The Accounts Payable Principal will verify all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment. SAP and Ariba will be the tools used to process invoices, generate reports, respond to inquiries, and reconcile vendor accounts. The Accounts Payable Principal will ensure accuracy of the accounts payable records, and provide resolution for any AP discrepancies.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Enter invoices and credit notes in accounting and P2P systems, using the appropriate matching methods
Ensure invoices are timely booked for accounting reporting purpose and paid as per the payment terms
Responsible for verifying the accuracy of invoice coding: cost center, VAT, address, currency, amount…
Obtain necessary approvals based on the company signature authority limits policy
Process weekly payment runs, prepare manual wire transfer payment requests and deposits
Follow through on all needed accruals, liaise with vendors when needed,
Maintain a professional relationship with vendors, reconcile vendor statements on regular basis
Resolve issues and discrepancies in a timely manner, especially by partnering with indirect procurement
Interface with internal customer and timely respond to any vendor payment situation request
Participate to the monthly closing activities (VAT data input, AP reporting)
Support in GL accounts and prepayment reconciliations as necessary
Provide supporting documents for internal/external audit on request
Update reporting package at month end and complete the quarterly metrics
Identify compliance gaps, improvement opportunities and propose solutions
Perform special projects and ad hoc requests on demand
Skill/Job Requirements:
Experience in large ERP (SAP), any P2P solution (Ariba) and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Knowledge of standard accounts payable policies, procedures and regulations
Understanding of basic accounting and with two and three-way matching process
Team player personality with good interpersonal skills and service-oriented mentality.
Solution oriented with ability to resolve issues at the root causes, demonstrate results over time
Excellent organizational skills, ability to juggle with / prioritize multiple activities
Flexibility and ability to work under pressure, to deliver results and meet strict deadlines.
Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and execute the process change plan
Good communication skills and ability to interact with external provider