Accounts Payable Associate - Level III

DESCRIPTION

The Accounts Payable Associate – Level III supports the Accounts Payable function by managing complex AP activities with minimal supervision. This role provides analytical and operational support, ensures adherence to KPIs and SLAs, supervises junior team members, and drives continuous improvement across Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes in a global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and administer invoices, including setup, validation, and payment processing (checks, wire transfers, and electronic payments).
• Resolve complex invoice discrepancies and act as an escalation point for non-routine accounts payable issues.
• Monitor vendor accounts, ensure timely payments, and reconcile complex vendor statements.
• Supervise and guide accounts payable clerks in alignment with corporate accounting policies.
• Conduct root cause analysis of AP processing errors and recommend corrective actions.
• Identify, analyze process gaps, and drive standardization and simplification of AP processes within the GCC.
• Support month-end close activities and prepare detailed account analyses.
• Manage vendor and stakeholder interactions, including performance reviews and monthly reporting.
• Assess vendor performance and provide feedback to direct reports.
• Recommend and implement improvements to AP methods, procedures, and controls.
• Participate in and/or lead projects focused on Accounts Payable efficiency and process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, Grant of Authority, and global Procure-to-Pay policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of relevant experience in Procure-to-Pay or Accounts Payable operations.
• Experience working in a captive shared services environment with adherence to KPIs and SLAs (preferred).
• Strong understanding of global Procure-to-Pay processes, invoice dispute resolution, and Grant of Authority.
• Basic knowledge of indirect taxation and handling multi-currency invoices.
• Hands-on experience with vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and monthly performance reviews.
• Experience identifying training needs and establishing performance standards within AP teams.
• Working knowledge of General Ledger concepts and financial internal controls.
• Experience using Oracle and other ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines in a global environment.

Competencies

• Action Oriented: Takes initiative and drives work forward with urgency and accountability.
• Collaborates: Builds effective partnerships to achieve shared goals.
• Communicates Effectively: Conveys information clearly across diverse audiences.
• Customer Focus: Delivers solutions that meet internal and external customer needs.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieves outcomes despite challenges.
• Nimble Learning: Adapts quickly and learns from experience.
• Values Differences: Respects and leverages diverse perspectives.
• Business Partnering: Aligns financial insights with business strategy to influence decisions.
• Financial Internal Controls: Applies control frameworks to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• High school diploma or equivalent required as a minimum qualification per applicable regulations.

Job Finance

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Office

ReqID 2424332

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No