Accounts Payable Associate

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Corporate Finance Services (CFS) plays a critical role in supporting Abbott’s global operations through high-quality financial processes, strong governance, operational excellence, and a commitment to delivering efficient and accurate financial services.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

As the Accounts Payable Associate, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of invoices in line with company policies and procedures. This role ensures that invoices are properly validated, coded, matched, and recorded in the accounting system, supporting financial reporting and strong vendor relationships.

What You’ll Do

• Support on sending invoices from team mailboxes for processing.
• Communicate with vendors and internal teams to resolve inquiries and follow up on pending requests.
• Receive, review, and process incoming invoices (both PO and non-PO) accurately and on time.
• Ensure invoices are correctly coded to appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centers.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies proactively and escalate unresolved issues as necessary to ensure timely resolution.
• Validate required information and ensure data accuracy before submission to the Vendor Master Data Team.
• Reconcile external vendor statements, researching, analyzing, and resolving complex payment and vendor issues specific to regional regulations and practices.
• Assist with reconciliation of Accounts Payable accrual accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with region-specific accounting standards.
• Assist with the Accounts Payable month-end close process, ensuring all invoices are processed on time.
• Ensure deadlines are met and issues resolved as necessary, considering time zone differences and regional holidays.
• Build and maintain cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide support during internal or external audits by supplying required records and clarifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in Accounting or other relevant Business or Finance experience.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and proven organizational skills.
• Highly motivated, reliable, accurate, and able to work independently.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to interact successfully with all levels within the organization both domestically and internationally.
• Motivated, team-oriented, self-starter with the flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Experience using OnBase is a plus but not required.

Location

Philippines

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Accounts Payable & Receivables, Credit & Collection, & Payroll

     

DIVISION:

IFO International Finance

        

LOCATION:

Philippines > Taguig City : Five/Neo Building

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)