P2P Senior Associate

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The P2P Senior Associate is responsible for the accurate execution and governance of Accounts Payable (AP) accounting activities within the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) scope. This role ensures the integrity of AP-related general ledger account balances, supports timely and compliant period-end close, and drives strong control execution under SOX and other internal control frameworks. The position has accountability for end-to-end accounting results and reconciliation activities for key AP accounts (including but not limited to AP Trade, AP Manual Adjustments, Non-Product GR/IR, and P-Card suspense/clearing accounts). Responsibilities include analysis of balance movements, investigation of unreconciling items, preparation and support of journal entries and/or AP adjustments, and delivery of accurate reporting. The role supports reporting, audit readiness, root-cause analysis, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives, partnering closely with markets and cross-functional teams across Finance and Operations. Main Responsibilities Execute day-to-day AP Accounting activities in alignment with US GAAP, statutory requirements (as applicable), company policies, and Finance objectives. Support month-end and year-end closing activities for AP modules, ensuring all accounting deliverables are completed accurately and within agreed timelines, including but not limited to AP expense accruals. Prepare, review, and post AP balance sheet account write-offs, ensuring accuracy, appropriate approvals, and complete supporting documentation, evidencing executed due diligence. Own and perform timely monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts within P2P scope, including but not limited to AP Trade, AP Manual Adjustments, Non-Product GR/IR, and P-Card suspense/clearing accounts. Ensure balance sheet account reconciliations are completed and submitted accurately and timely into BlackLine. Perform trend and flux analysis of AP balance sheet accounts, identifying key drivers of variances and risks; consolidate and present flux analysis across the Americas, translating accounting movements into clear operational/financial explanations for stakeholders. Monitor account health indicators (aging, volume, backlog, exceptions) for AP and B2B suspense accounts, escalating risks and proposing corrective actions. Investigate and resolve discrepancies and exceptions, including unreconciled/open items; conduct root-cause analysis (e.g., miscoding, duplicate charges, posting timing differences) and implement preventive controls and sustainable fixes. Execute due diligence for aged unreconciled items: identify owners, perform outreach/follow-ups, obtain supporting documentation, correct coding, process reclasses/adjustments, and escalate per approval matrix; maintain clear tracking and ownership through closure. Assist in the automation and reporting of reconciliations, including dashboards/KPIs (e.g., period-end zero-balance rate, aging reduction, exception rate). Ensure strict compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and Zoetis policies (e.g., evidence standards, approvals, and retention). Support and respond to audit requests (Statutory, US GAAP, SOX, internal audits), providing complete and accurate documentation typically within 1-2 business days; maintain audit-ready documentation for reconciliations and supporting 1099 reporting activities. Maintain SOPs and process documentation, ensuring they remain current and updated at least once a year; support P2P reporting needs as requested. Education Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. Preferred: CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification; BlackLine certification or internal training a plus. Job Experience 4-7 years in Accounts Payable, P2P operations, or GL accounting with a strong reconciliation focus. Hands-on ownership of complex balance sheet reconciliations (AP Trade, GR/IR, P-Card suspense/clearing) and period-end close. Demonstrated SOX/internal controls execution and audit support (external, internal, and SOX). Exposure to multinational environments and multi-entity, multi-currency operations. Process improvement/automation experience (e.g., BlackLine optimization, ERP matching logic, RPA, workflow tools). Cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, T&E, Treasury, Internal Audit, and Business Operations. Nice to have: Transition/stabilization in shared services environments; project participation (policy rollout, ERP/P-Card platform deployments). Professional Knowledge Strong AP and accounting fundamentals. US GAAP fundamentals relevant to AP, accruals, GR/IR, clearing/suspense, and period-end close. Reconciliation best practices: matching hierarchies, aging thresholds, certification cadence, documentation standards. SOX/internal control frameworks: design vs. operating effectiveness, evidence retention, remediation protocols. 1099 reporting basics and AP tax considerations (as applicable to the role scope). Regional statutory

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