Accounts Payable Specialist

Adyen
São Paulo, Brazil
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Operational accounting professionals with AP/AR experience and automation focus will find this role in São Paulo offers a chance to work in a centralized finance team within a growing financial institution.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years in operational accounting and AP/AR expertise, who thrive in process automation and regulatory environments
    — “You have 3+ years of experience in operational Accounting, Accounts Payable experience is a plus”
  • Individuals who can manage both AP and AR workflows and are proactive in scaling processes during rapid growth
    — “Able to think 2 steps ahead. We are looking for someone that can question the status quo, think critically and creatively to implement solutions to scale during Adyen’s rapid growth”
  • Professionals with strong communication skills who can interface with internal business stakeholders and global teams
    — “Collaborating within Group Finance (Financial Controlling, Payroll and Tax teams) as well as with stakeholders outside of Finance”

Things to consider

  • The role is office-first, requiring in-person presence in São Paulo with no remote-only options
    — “This role is based in our São Paulo office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration, we do not offer remote-only roles.”
  • Candidates must be fluent in English, which is a key requirement for stakeholder communication
    — “You have strong communication skills (fluent in English)”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in driving automation and process improvements in AP/AR workflows
    — “You'll be responsible for further driving automation to streamline core AP and AR functions”
  • Emphasize your ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
    — “Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with ability to prioritize”
  • Demonstrate adaptability to regulatory changes, especially in Brazilian tax reform
    — “Agile in navigating regulatory shifts, such as the upcoming Brazilian tax reform”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Take ownership of global processes such as supplier invoice processing, paying suppliers and managing communication with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Drive process automation and maintain sub-ledger accuracy across both AP and AR functions
Typical background
3+ years of experience in operational AccountingAccounts Payable experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivableWorkday Financial SystemsProcess AutomationSub-ledger AccuracyInternal Support QueuesPayment ReconciliationE-invoicing Initiatives

Preferred

Workday Financial Systems

Stack & domain

Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivableSupplier Invoice ProcessingPayment ExecutionCommunicationProcess AutomationSub-ledger AccuracyWorkday Financial SystemsInternal Support QueuesPayment ReconciliationE-invoicingLatam Based E-invoicingBrazilian Tax ReformFinancial SystemsInternal Business OwnersInvoicingPaymentFinancial ControllingPayrollTax TeamsProcess ImprovementSystems EnhancementScale OrganizationDetail-orientedAnalyticalAutomation FocusedProactiveIndependentCollaborativeCritical ThinkingCreativeAgileFinance

About the role

Original posting from Adyen via Greenhouse

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. 

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

AP/AR Process Specialist 

Adyen is looking for an Accounts Process Specialist to join our Finance Operations team in São Paulo, Brazil. This role focuses primarily (80%) on end-to-end Accounts Payable - from accurate supplier invoice entry (Nota Fiscal validation) and approval routing to timely payment execution - while also taking ownership (20%) of key Accounts Receivable workflows, including clearing internal support queues, performing payment reconciliation, and supporting LATAM based e-invoicing initiatives.

The role offers the opportunity to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders, supporting Adyen’s rapid expansion in LATAM in a scalable, controlled, and compliant way. You’ll take ownership of day-to-day transaction flows, drive process automation and maintain sub-ledger accuracy across both AP and AR functions.

Being part of our centralized Finance Operations team means you’ll be working in the financial engine room of a registered and listed financial institution.

What you’ll do:

Take ownership of global processes such as supplier invoice processing, paying suppliers and managing communication with both internal and external stakeholders;

You'll be responsible for further driving automation to streamline core AP and AR functions and improve accuracy, working closely with global leads and operational teams as well as the rest of the finance organization;

Collaborating within Group Finance (Financial Controlling, Payroll and Tax teams) as well as with stakeholders outside of Finance, taking charge of communication with internal business owners regarding invoicing and payments;

Assisting in process improvement and systems enhancement to drive initiatives that help scale the organization.

Who you are:

You have 3+ years of experience in operational Accounting, Accounts Payable experience is a plus, with exposure to Accounts Receivable or billing workflows;

Experience with Workday financial systems is a plus;

You are detail-oriented, with an analytical mindset; 

You are automation focussed;

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with ability to prioritize;

Proactive in projects you take on, able to work independently but never afraid to ask for help;

Able to think 2 steps ahead. We are looking for someone that can question the status quo, think critically and creatively to implement solutions to scale during Adyen’s rapid growth;

Agile in navigating regulatory shifts, such as the upcoming Brazilian tax reform;

You have strong communication skills (fluent in English).

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments 

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen. 

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

This role is based in our São Paulo office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration, we do not offer remote-only roles. 

Source: Adyen careers (Greenhouse)

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