Accounts Payable Associate

GroundTruth

. Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, validation, accounting, approval, and payment processing.

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • IndiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the end-to-end accounts payable process, including TDS and GST compliance, vendor reconciliation, and month-end closing activities. Proficient in using ERP/accounting systems and advanced MS Excel for data analysis and reporting.

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Accounts Payable ManagementTDS ComplianceGST KnowledgeVendor ReconciliationERP/Accounting System Experience

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Hard Skills

Accounts PayableTDSGSTVendor ReconciliationMonth-End ClosingFinancial ReportingData AnalysisAccrual AccountingInvoice ProcessingCompliance

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelOracleSAPMicrosoft DynamicsNetSuiteZoho Expense

Industry Keywords

Procure-to-PayIncome-tax ActInput Tax CreditReverse Charge MechanismAudit Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, validation, accounting, approval, and payment processing.
Review vendor invoices for completeness, accuracy, appropriate approvals, and compliance with company policies.
Perform 2-way/3-way matching of invoices with purchase orders and goods/service receipts, wherever applicable.
Ensure invoices are posted to the correct GL accounts, cost centres, departments, and projects.
Maintain accurate vendor master and AP records.
Process employee/vendor reimbursements and other payable transactions, as applicable.
Monitor outstanding invoices and ensure timely resolution of blocked or disputed invoices.
Prepare and maintain vendor ageing reports and support working capital management.
Apply appropriate TDS provisions under the Income-tax Act, including identification of applicable sections, rates, thresholds, and nature of payments.
Validate TDS applicability on vendor invoices and ensure correct deduction at the time of payment/credit, as applicable.
Support preparation and reconciliation of TDS returns, challans, certificates, and related records.
Review vendor PAN and other tax details and ensure appropriate documentation is maintained.
Understand and apply GST provisions relevant to Accounts Payable, including GSTIN validation, CGST/SGST/IGST applicability, Reverse Charge Mechanism, Input Tax Credit eligibility, and invoice and tax documentation requirements.
Perform GST input reconciliation with books and available GST records/returns and identify discrepancies.
Coordinate with tax/finance teams for resolution of TDS and GST-related vendor issues.
Maintain supporting documentation for statutory audits and tax assessments.
Perform vendor account reconciliations and investigate outstanding/unmatched balances.
Reconcile vendor ledgers with vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
Assist with month-end closing activities, including accruals, provisions, prepaid expenses, and AP ageing.
Identify and follow up on long-outstanding advances, debit balances, and unapplied items.
Ensure expenses are recorded in the appropriate accounting period in accordance with the accrual principle.
Support preparation of AP-related schedules and reports for internal and statutory audits.
Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and AP policies.
Identify duplicate invoices, unusual transactions, incorrect tax deductions, and other potential control issues.
Support implementation and improvement of AP processes and automation.
Maintain proper audit trails and documentation for all AP transactions.
Assist in developing process documentation, SOPs, and control checklists

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3–4 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), or accounting operations.
Strong working knowledge of Indian taxation applicable to AP, particularly TDS and GST.
Good understanding of basic accounting principles and financial reporting.
Experience with vendor reconciliation and month-end closing activities.
Good knowledge of MS Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, and basic data analysis.
Experience working on an ERP/accounting system such as Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Zoho Expense or similar is preferred.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies in high-volume transactions.
Practical understanding of Income-tax Act provisions relating to TDS.
Practical understanding of GST/ITC and RCM from an AP perspective.
Experience handling vendor queries related to tax deductions and invoice processing.
Ability to interpret tax provisions and determine their impact on day-to-day AP transactions.
Good analytical and reconciliation skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to work independently and meet month-end closing deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Parental leave- Maternity and Paternity
Flexible Time Offs (Earned Leaves, Sick Leaves, Birthday leave, Bereavement leave & Company Holidays)
In Office Daily Catered Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks and Beverages
Health cover for any hospitalization. Covers both nuclear family and parents
Tele-med for free doctor consultation, discounts on health checkups and medicines
Wellness/Gym Reimbursement
Pet Expense Reimbursement
Childcare Expenses and reimbursements
Employee referral program
Education reimbursement program
Skill development program
Cell phone reimbursement (Mobile Subsidy program)
Internet reimbursement/Postpaid cell phone bill/or both
Employee Provident Fund Scheme offering different tax saving options such as Voluntary Provident Fund and employee and employer contribution up to 12% Basic
Creche reimbursement
Co-working space reimbursement
National Pension System employer match
Meal card for tax benefit
Special benefits on salary account