Accounts Payable Specialist

Responsibilities

• Execute payment activities in accordance with SLAs and internal controls, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Support vendor onboarding and maintenance, including validating data in Coupa and Oracle Fusion.
• Manage AP issues end-to-end by collaborating with vendors, internal stakeholders, and offshore teams.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls through maker-checker principles and fraud prevention validations.
• Collaborate with IT and Financial Applications teams to resolve system errors and integration issues.
• Perform period-end close activities, including AP close processes and reporting requirements.
• Identify and drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and maintain up-to-date documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business or accounting.
• 3-5 years of experience in a finance or accounting function within a global organization.
• Experience with ERP packages such as SAP, Oracle Fusion, or Peoplesoft.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Proven ability to perform in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with strong control discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed environment with offshore or shared service teams.
• Experience participating in project teams for technology implementation or enterprise-level process changes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision plans.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution.
• Life, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability insurance.
• Mental health, mindfulness, and wellbeing app access.
• Financial wellness benefits and education sponsorship programs.

About the Company

Ares Management Corporation is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across credit, real estate, private equity, and infrastructure asset classes. With approximately $644 billion of assets under management, Ares operates a global platform with over 4,400 employees across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.