Specialist Accounts Payable

About the role

The Accounts Payable Specialist will ensure the accuracy and compliance of vendor‑related transactions within adidas' Source to Pay process across the Americas. The role combines strong analytical abilities with meticulous attention to detail to maintain the integrity of financial records and support operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Perform vendor account reconciliations and resolve open items to meet KPI targets.
• Act as the first point of contact for vendor queries, providing clear solutions.
• Validate postings by the processing team for compliance with accounting principles and regional regulations.
• Review critical supplier accounts to guarantee AP record accuracy.
• Process urgent invoice postings to avoid payment delays.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis of complex issues and implement preventive actions.
• Support month‑end closing activities as needed.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits.
• Generate and analyse reports on AP performance, vendor status, and KPIs.
• Identify and support process‑improvement initiatives and technology solutions.

Required profile

• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal finance, procurement, and IT teams.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a global brand committed to sport and social impact.
• Exposure to end‑to‑end finance processes across multiple markets.
• Professional development within adidas Global Business Services.