By continuing to use and navigate this website, you are agreeing to the use of cookies. Accept Close Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Search by Keyword Search by Location Search by Keyword Search by Location Loading... Team: Location Type: Grade: Create Alert × Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Start Please wait... Sr Specialist Accounts Payable Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: The Senior Payments Specialist plays a key role in ensuring the end-to-end execution of domestic and international payments with high accuracy and compliance. This position acts as a subject matter expert in the payments process, supports process optimization, and serves as a liaison between AP, local finance, Treasury, IT, and external financial institutions. This role contributes to the continuous improvement and governance of payment operations within the GBS framework. Key Responsibilities and General Accountabilities: - Process vendor and government payments in accordance with internal policies and local regulations. - Ensure proper documentation and approvals are in place before executing payments. - Validate payment proposals generated by the Accounts Payable team before submission to the bank. - Handle exceptions or rejections, liaising with banks or internal teams to resolve issues promptly. - Act as the main point of contact for complex payment issues, rejections, or escalations involving banks, vendors, or internal teams. - Support treasury and accounting teams with cash flow forecasting and reconciliation activities. - Maintain accurate records and provide audit support as needed. - Collaborate with other GBS/Finance teams to drive continuous improvement and automation opportunities. - Maintain files DTPs and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices. - Identify the improvement opportunities and support their implementation. - Assist ongoing projects for the implementation of technology solutions. Key Relationships: - Procurement. - Local finance teams. - Corporate Treasury. - Internal Control. - Accounts payable. - Other GBS departments. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Treasury and Accounting knowledge. Experience with SAP is a plus. - Experience and different payment methods (ACH, wire transfers, SWIFT, checks, etc,.). - Foreign payments regulation. - Ability to read, write and communicate in English and in a business setting. - Problem solving and analytical skills. - Self-motivated and self-directed individual. - Good communication skills and stakeholder management. - Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage deadlines. - Customer service mindset. Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: - University degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. - 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or Payments processing (GBS or SSC experience is a plus). - English proficiency (written and spoken); Portuguese is a plus. AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR. - COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.. - OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through. - INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things. - TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset. - INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards. - RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all. adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Title: Sr Specialist Accounts Payable Brand: Location: Bogota TEAM: Finance State: Dist Country/Region: CO Contract Type: Full time Number: 530469 Date: Jun 24, 2025 Find similar jobs: THROUGH SPORT, WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES. © 2020 adidas. All Rights Reserved.