Sr Specialist Accounts Payable - 4 months

Within Global Business Services (GBS), the team that delivers consistent, end-to-end business solutions across adidas, the Accounts Payable Senior Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of vendor-related transactions within the Source to Pay – Accounts Payable process. The role goes beyond invoice postings, focusing on vendor account reconciliations, resolution of vendor queries and validation of postings in line with accounting principles and applicable regulations across the Americas. Combining strong analytical skills with attention to detail, the postholder supports the integrity of financial records, month-end reporting and audit controls, and provides visibility on open items and root causes.

• Act as the escalation point for vendor queries, driving effective and timely resolution through collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Validate and oversee invoice postings performed by the processing team, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and adidas internal controls.
• Monitor and maintain the accuracy of high-risk or strategic supplier accounts, proactively identifying anomalies and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure business continuity by processing urgent invoices and resolving payment-blocking issues under tight deadlines.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring or complex discrepancies, recommending and implementing preventive actions and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support month-end closing and reporting activities, ensuring transparency of accounts payable positions and alignment with finance timelines.
• Prepare and maintain audit-ready documentation to support internal and external audit processes, reinforcing compliance and data integrity.
• Collaborate across teams to coordinate workload distribution, resolve complex cases efficiently and foster cross-functional alignment.
• Act as a point of reference for best practices, mentoring team members and supporting continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality and standardisation across markets.

• University degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration or Finance.
• More than four years' relevant work experience in the accounts payable area.
• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem-solving methodologies to complex financial cases.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong financial acumen with exposure to both accounts payable and T&E.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, tax implications and compliance controls in the Americas region.
• Highly adaptable, collaborative and customer-focused, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and foster a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset, driving process enhancements and efficiency through technology and best practices.

• Portuguese proficiency is a plus.

• Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia

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