Accounts Payable Specialist
Powering Growth Through Financial Excellence.
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Work Model: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Language: Conversational English (B2+) Required
Every Payment Builds Trust
Every successful business depends on strong financial operations working behind the scenes. Every invoice processed accurately, every payment made on time, and every control executed with precision strengthens the trust our suppliers and business partners place in us.
If you enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and contributing to financial excellence, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for.
At Sonepar, we are not simply looking for someone to process invoices. We are looking for someone who wants to make an impact, collaborate across teams, and help build a world-class Accounts Payable organization.
Who is Sonepar?
Sonepar is a global leader in the distribution of electrical products, solutions, and related services. With operations in 40 countries, more than 46,000 associates, 180 distribution centers, and over 2,400 branches worldwide, we connect our customers with innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions.
At Sonepar, we are driven by operational excellence, digital transformation, and the continuous development of our people. Joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic, global organization where your work has a meaningful impact on our business and on the experience of our employees.
Why This Opportunity?
As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of our financial operations.
This opportunity is more than processing invoices and payments. It is an opportunity to strengthen internal controls, collaborate with business partners and vendors, improve financial processes, and support digital transformation initiatives that enhance the way we work.
You will contribute to one of the most critical finance functions by helping ensure financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance while working in a collaborative and continuously evolving environment.
Because your next opportunity is not just about processing transactions—it is about improving processes, creating value, and growing your career.
What You'll Do
As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will help drive financial excellence by:
- Reviewing, validating, and processing high volumes of supplier invoices and payment requests while ensuring accuracy, proper authorization, and compliance with company policies.
- Monitoring invoice processing workflows and audit queues to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.
- Investigating invoice discrepancies, system errors, and unusual variances while driving issues through resolution.
- Providing timely and professional support to internal stakeholders and vendors regarding invoice and payment inquiries.
- Ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier payments according to established procedures and deadlines.
- Partnering with internal teams and vendors to resolve invoice, payment, and system-related issues while delivering an outstanding customer experience.
- Supporting month-end close activities through reconciliations, reporting, and preparation of supporting documentation.
- Monitoring compliance with internal controls and identifying potential risks or irregularities.
- Supporting internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests.
- Collecting and analyzing data to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Participating in system implementations, process enhancements, and finance transformation initiatives.
- Serving as a resource for complex issues, new initiatives, and knowledge sharing across the team.
What Will Help You Thrive
You will thrive in this role if you enjoy working with financial data, solving complex problems, and continuously looking for ways to improve processes.
We would love to meet you if you bring:
- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Three to five years of experience in Accounts Payable, General Accounting, or a similar finance role.
- Strong understanding of the Accounts Payable cycle, general ledger reconciliations, and internal controls.
- Experience processing high-volume transactions in a dynamic business environment.
- Experience supporting Accounts Payable operations for the United States and Canada is preferred.
- Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Eclipse, or similar platforms.
- Experience with digital Accounts Payable and automation solutions such as Esker, Coupa, Xelix, Astera, Sage, or similar technologies is a plus.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, IF functions, Pivot Tables, and advanced data analysis.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence interacting with stakeholders across different functions and countries.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
- Fluent English communication skills.
Above all, we are looking for someone who is curious, proactive, adaptable, and motivated to challenge the status quo while continuously learning and improving the way we work.
Grow With Us
At Sonepar, we believe great careers are built through learning, collaboration, and the courage to embrace new challenges.
When you join our team, you will find:
- Opportunities to continuously develop your financial, analytical, and technical skills.
- Exposure to global finance operations, digital transformation initiatives, and enterprise technologies.
- Meaningful challenges that encourage innovation, automation, and continuous process improvement.
- A collaborative environment where your ideas are welcomed and your contributions matter.
- The opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and support financial operations that drive business success.
- A company committed to helping its people develop their potential and build long-term careers.
We are committed to helping you grow—not only within your current position, but throughout your career.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Sonepar, we foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We value differences and believe every individual brings a unique perspective that strengthens the way we work, collaborate, and innovate.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Ready to Build What's Next?
Your experience matters.
Your ideas matter.
Your potential matters.
If you are ready to learn, grow, and help strengthen the financial operations of a global organization, we would love to hear from you.
Join Sonepar. Powered by Difference.
Sueldo: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 al mes
Beneficios:
- Programa de referidos
- Seguro de gastos médicos mayores
- Seguro de vida
- Vales de despensa
Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial
