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About Us Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you. Job Description Global Business Service Center - Bogotá, Colombia Position Summary The Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for supporting Accounts Payable operations within the Corporate Controllership organization and reports to the Manager overseeing payables processes for North America and Canada. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices in accordance with Visa policies, procedures, and internal controls. The position plays a key role in supporting Visa's Full-Service Model by partnering with cross-functional teams to streamline invoice processing, minimize manual touchpoints, and enhance the supplier payment experience. Key Responsibilities Process invoices accurately and in compliance with established policies, procedures, and key controls. Deliver exceptional customer service and proactively identify opportunities to prevent invoice and payment issues. Research, resolve, and respond to invoice and payment inquiries from internal employees and external suppliers within established service level agreements (SLAs). Ensure critical and special-handling supplier invoices are processed accurately and within required timelines. Collaborate with business partners to increase Ariba adoption and improve procurement-to-payment processes. Support Accounts Payable invoice imports and automation processes, including troubleshooting and issue resolution. Partner with Sourcing, Procurement, and Data Maintenance teams to resolve supplier setup and Purchase Order-related issues. Support the documentation of Accounts Payable policies, procedures, and process workflows. Assist with training internal stakeholders and suppliers on Accounts Payable policies and procedures. Participate in Finance projects, process improvement initiatives, and other ad hoc assignments as needed. Support internal and external audits, process walkthroughs, and SOX compliance activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support Visa's Full-Service Model and continuous process improvement efforts. Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. Qualifications Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 2 to 3 years of Accounts Payable or related accounting experience in a professional services, shared services, or corporate environment. Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and Accounts Payable principles. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong customer service orientation and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and organizational abilities. High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. English proficiency (written and verbal) to support interactions with North American stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Oracle Accounts Payable or similar ERP systems. Knowledge of SAP, Ariba, or other procurement and invoice management platforms. Experience supporting internal controls, audit requirements, or SOX compliance activities. Experience working in a shared services or global business services environment. Visa is an EEO Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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