Job Description:

The Accounts Payable Analyst – Payments will be based in Chennai, India and will be responsible for executing and managing the end-to-end vendor payment cycle, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant disbursements globally. This role involves coordinating with internal teams, managing payment runs, resolving payment issues, and maintaining a high level of internal control and audit readiness. In this position, you will report to the Manager, Accounts Payable. Watch “Culture is our Passion” to learn more about us.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Passionate drive to innovate and create
• Integrity to the core
• Enthusiastic customer focus
• Consistent interactive teamwork
• Desire for continuous improvement and top performance

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

• Execute daily/weekly global payment runs (ACH, wire, check, virtual card, etc.) in multiple currencies and banking platforms.
• Review and validate payment batches for accuracy, proper approvals, and compliance.
• Coordinate with Treasury and Cash Management teams to ensure sufficient funding and accurate payment forecasting.
• Troubleshoot payment issues, bank rejections, and ensure resolution with minimal business disruption.
• Maintain and update vendor banking information securely, ensuring proper documentation and fraud controls.
• Monitor invoice due dates and manage payment scheduling to optimize working capital and meet payment terms.
• Collaborate with AP invoice processing team to resolve holds and exceptions before payment runs.
• Assist in internal/external audits and quarter-end processes by providing payment confirmations and reconciliation support.
• Track and reconcile payment confirmations, remittance advices, and ensure accuracy of payment postings in ERP.
• Manage global payment rejection and remediation trackers, driving timely root cause analysis and resolution.
• Support implementation of automated payment tools and participate in testing and training for system updates (OCR tools, NetSuite enhancements).
• Maintain documentation in accordance with internal controls and SOX compliance standards.

Here is some of what you’ll need (required)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• (1-3) years of accounts payable and payments experience in a global, fast-paced environment.
• Experience using GTreasury or similar Treasury Management Systems for payment processing and cash positioning.
• Strong understanding of payment methods (ACH, Wires, FX, SEPA) and multi-currency transactions.
• Flexible to work in US time zone.
• Excellent Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple regions/time zones.

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:

• Experience in global / multi-country payment operations across the U.S., EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.
• Familiarity with OCR tools and AP automation technologies.
• Knowledge of compliance regulations related to payments and banking (e.g., OFAC, KYC, AML).
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements and drive operational efficiency.
• Familiarity with internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Knowledge of global payment regulations, fraud prevention, and banking compliance.

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For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.

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