ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PAYMENT ANALYST

Job Description The Accounts Payable Payment Analyst is responsible for Accounts Payable activities within the Corporate Controllership team, reporting to the Senior Manager overseeing the payables processes for Latin America.
The primary focus of this role is to accurately process payments in accordance with Visa’s policies and to promote One Visa by collaborating with many cross-functional teams in effort to reduce the touchpoints to get a supplier paid.
The role requires the ability to work in a complex and diverse, international, and multi-currency environment.
Key tasks includeExecute payments related to invoices and expense reports across Latin America, ensuring transactions are executed within compliance of established key controlsComply with weekly payment schedule that includes ACH, Visa Products, Wires and Check payments.
Ensure special handling check payments are handled properly.
onduct weekly clearings of all payment runs to ensure payments are properly executed and payment failures are identifiedAssist, research, and resolve payment failures and other related issues with internal business units, external vendors, and corporate banking partnersCalculate cash flow requirements and prepare cash flow forecasts to partner with the Treasury department to ensure proper funding of corporate bank accountsEnsure all payments are accurately recorded to the General LedgerProvide assistance to the Regional Accounting team on payment research and reconciliation of cash accountsAssist in documentation requirements for the global Accounts Payable functionWork with internal business units to implement process improvementsAssist with internal audit walk-throughs and SOX documentationExecute, support and report metric reporting processesProvide strong customer service and demonstrate initiative in preventing payment issuesConduct the Ariba import process daily to ensure invoices are ready to pay in our Oracle system, which includes troubleshooting issues to resolutionInterface with Sourcing and Data Maintenance teams to resolve supplier setup issues related to rejected paymentsAssist management with ad hoc projects as necessary for the Finance organizationExtensive knowledge of key payables systems including Ariba and OracleFocus on business line or supplier escalations, identifying root cause and implementing solutionsThis is a hybrid position.
Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office.
Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.
Qualifications Qualifications • Minimum 3 years of accounts payable payments processing, including exposure to foreign currency payments with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.
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Masters, MBA, JD, MD)• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong commitment to customer service• Familiarity with global payment standards and payment types• Understanding of SOX guidelines with a strong controls background• Fluent with the Procure to Pay principles and concept• Independent and self-motivated.
Ability to work with little or no direct supervision• Strong problem solving and organizational skills• Attention to detail and a keen sense for accuracy• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment with changing priorities• Ability to support team environment• Intermediate/Advanced excel skills• Knowledge of Microsoft office applications, Oracle Financials, and SAP product suite of Ariba and Concur• Knowledge of the payment industry• Working knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma principles and tools• Customer focused, driven and can lead by example• Fluent in English and Spanish Additional Information Visa is an EEO Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.