Specialist, Financial Operations

Specialist, Accounts Payable

Role Summary

The Specialist, Accounts Payable is responsible for accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, employee expenses, payments, reconciliations, and AP-related inquiries. The role supports strong financial controls by ensuring transactions are properly documented, approved, coded, and processed in accordance with company policies and established procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and validate PO and non-PO invoices for accuracy, completeness, coding, and appropriate approvals.



• Perform invoice matching against purchase orders and receiving documentation where applicable.



• Review employee travel and expense transactions, including Concur submissions, for compliance with company policy.



• Monitor AP mailboxes and respond to vendor and internal stakeholder inquiries.



• Investigate invoice discrepancies, duplicate invoices, missing documentation, payment issues, and other AP exceptions.



• Maintain accurate vendor records and support vendor setup and updates.



• Prepare and process payment transactions in accordance with established payment schedules and controls.



• Perform vendor statement and AP account reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items.



• Support month-end close activities, including AP reconciliations and outstanding transaction reviews.



• Maintain complete audit documentation and supporting records.



• Identify opportunities to streamline AP processes, strengthen controls, and reduce manual work.



• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, business stakeholders, and vendors to resolve AP issues.

Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.



• 3–5 years of Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, or similar experience.



• Experience with invoice processing, PO matching, payment processing, reconciliations, and vendor management.



• Experience with Oracle, Concur, or comparable ERP/expense systems is advantageous.



• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, filters, and Basic IA tools.



• Good understanding of accounting principles and internal financial controls.



• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.



• Ability to investigate discrepancies and independently drive issues to resolution.



• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Core Competencies

Accuracy | Accountability | Analytical Thinking | Customer Service | Process Improvement | Compliance | Problem Solving | Time Management | Stakeholder Management

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Job: Finance

Job Family: ENTERPRISE

Organization: Virtual Learning

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 25492