{"id":42040,"date":"2025-12-13T06:21:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T06:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.spotgiraffe.com\/?post_type=job_listing&p=42040"},"modified":"2025-12-16T13:03:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T13:03:00","slug":"sr-specialist-merch-payables","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/staging.spotgiraffe.com\/?job_listing=sr-specialist-merch-payables","title":{"rendered":"Sr. Specialist \u2013 Merch Payables"},"content":{"rendered":"

Position Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As a Sr. Specialist \u2013 Merch Payables, you will be responsible for reconciling store and distribution center (DC) invoices to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments. You will play a key role in delivering exceptional vendor and merchant support by researching, resolving, and negotiating invoice disputes, while safeguarding company assets.<\/p>\n

Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Invoice Reconciliation<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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    Reconcile store and DC invoices to ensure prompt and accurate payment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Research, track, and resolve invoice disputes in a timely manner.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Maintain organized documentation of incoming, in-progress, and resolved disputes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Identify opportunities to improve invoice payment and reconciliation processes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Develop and maintain working knowledge of distribution, inventory, purchase orders, markdowns, transportation, and accounts payable systems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Vendor Relations<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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      Provide exceptional customer service to vendors and merchants.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Research disputes related to shortages, cost differences, markdown allowances, return discrepancies, A\/P violations, pricing terms, discounts, and other vendor issues.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Coordinate with Merchandising, Vendor Relations, and Transportation teams to validate and resolve deductions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Process Improvement<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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        Identify recurring invoice and purchase order issues causing disputes or delays.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Partner with supervisors and stakeholders to challenge existing processes and implement corrective actions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Focus on resolving issues related to Individual Performance Vendors (IPV).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Follow up to ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Communication & Collaboration<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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          Maintain strong verbal and written communication with vendors and internal teams.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Initiate, coordinate, and lead meetings involving vendors, Merchandising, and cross-functional partners.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Build productive partnerships with Merchandising, vendors, and other business teams.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Team & Accountability<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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            Operate effectively in a team-oriented environment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Assist with training and knowledge sharing across the team.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Provide coverage for team members as required.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Support team goals and objectives in alignment with departmental and Accounts Payable standards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Special Projects<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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              Participate in or coordinate special projects as assigned by SMEs, Analysts, or Managers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Skills & Competencies<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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                Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Excellent negotiation and dispute resolution abilities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Strong interpersonal and communication skills.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Qualifications<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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                  Bachelor\u2019s degree (4-year degree) or equivalent work experience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  1+ year of experience in accounting or accounts payable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; working knowledge of Access is an advantage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Experience working in shared services or retail finance operations is preffered.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Bangalore, Karnataka, India","_application":"hire@finprov.com","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[982],"job-types":[2],"job_listing_career_level":[64],"job_listing_experience":[1642],"job_listing_qualification":[1480,1481,199],"job_listing_tag":[1533],"class_list":["post-42040","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_category-specialist","job_listing_type-full-time","job_listing_career_level-entry-level","job_listing_experience-1-years","job_listing_qualification-bachelor-in-accounting","job_listing_qualification-bachelor-in-finance","job_listing_qualification-bcom","job_listing_tag-ms-excel","job-type-full-time"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.spotgiraffe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/42040","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.spotgiraffe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.spotgiraffe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.spotgiraffe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.spotgiraffe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=42040"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.spotgiraffe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjob-categories&post=42040"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.spotgiraffe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjob-types&post=42040"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_career_level","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.spotgiraffe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjob_listing_career_level&post=42040"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_experience","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.spotgiraffe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjob_listing_experience&post=42040"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_qualification","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.spotgiraffe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjob_listing_qualification&post=42040"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.spotgiraffe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjob_listing_tag&post=42040"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}