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    Avient

    Specialty Materials

    Specialist, Business Services

    Shanghai, ChinaOn-SiteFull-time1–3 yrs experiencePosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    Performing end-to-end transactional activities, improve process reliability and service level, increase overall quality and capture value on the key focus areas.

    Responsibilities

    1. End-to-End Accounts Payable Management

    • Receive and review supplier invoices, verifying authenticity, compliance, and tax element completeness

    • Execute three-way matching (Purchase Order / Goods Receipt Note / Invoice) to ensure data consistency

    • Process special transactions including advance payments, accruals, and notes payable

    • Maintain AP sub-ledger reconciliation with general ledger; prepare vendor statements and reconciliation reports

    • Conduct regular aging analysis and follow up on long-outstanding items for clearance

    • Archive financial vouchers, invoices, and supporting documentation

    • Prepare payment runs based on payment schedules; execute wire transfers, bank drafts, and other payment methods

    1. Month-End Close Support

    • Participate in AP account reconciliation, aging analysis, follow up on long-outstanding items for clearance and period-end adjusting journal entries

    • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, ensuring timely and high-quality regional close

    1. Cross-Functional Coordination & Process Optimization

    • Collaborate with local finance teams, sourcing teams and business units.

    • Act as internal coordination contact for employee-related payable matters and expense reimbursement

    • Cooperate with internal and external audits by providing required AP-related vouchers and explanations

    Qualifications

    Education & Experience

    • Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Economics, or related disciplines

    • 1-3 years of finance or accounts payable experience; multi-country AP processing experience a plus

    • Intermediate Accounting Certificate preferred

    Professional Skills

    • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and data manipulation)

    • Proficient in ERP system, i.e. SAP 

    • Experience with OCR invoice recognition or AP platforms (e.g., Coupa, Concur) is a plus

    • High data sensitivity, meticulous and detail-oriented; strong problem analysis and resolution skills

    Language Requirements

    • English: Business-level reading and writing proficiency (CET-6 or equivalent); able to independently handle English emails and financial documents; strong listening and speaking skills preferred for participation in English conference calls

    Personal Attributes

    • Strong cross-cultural and cross-functional communication and coordination abilities

    • Resilient under pressure; able to adapt to the high-intensity pace of month-end close

    • Proactive learning mindset with a positive attitude toward process improvement and digital transformation

    • Strong professional ethics and confidentiality awareness

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    Avient

    Avient is a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions.

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