AP Analyst PDS

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What this job involves:

As an AP Analyst supporting our Project and Development Services line of business, you'll be a critical partner in ensuring seamless financial operations for complex real estate projects. You'll manage high-volume vendor invoice processing in PeopleSoft, working closely with project managers, operations teams, and external vendors to ensure timely and accurate payments that keep projects moving forward. Your role bridges finance and operations as you verify invoice accuracy, coordinate vendor setups, and resolve queries while maintaining rigorous attention to detail and compliance. At JLL, we believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive, and you'll have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements and ad-hoc initiatives that enhance how we deliver value to our clients. You'll play a key role in month-end activities, audit support, and maintaining service delivery targets that uphold JLL's reputation for operational excellence. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you'll experience this firsthand as you engage with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges and streamline workflows. This position offers the chance to develop deep expertise in project-related financial operations while contributing to the success of our dynamic Project and Development Services business.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Process high-volume vendor invoices for payment in PeopleSoft, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across multiple projects

• Verify invoice accuracy and ensure proper coding with project numbers and supplier IDs before processing

• Coordinate vendor setup and maintenance with the ISA Vendor Approval team to ensure seamless onboarding

• Engage with Project Managers to validate client payment receipt and confirm invoice documentation is complete and accurate

• Monitor payment status and provide estimated payment dates to internal and external stakeholders

• Manage mailbox inquiries and resolve accounts payable requests and queries in a timely, professional manner

• Ensure timely and accurate month-end closing activities while maintaining service delivery according to agreed key performance indicators

• Update standard operating procedures to capture exceptions and process improvements during invoice processing

• Assist and support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to audit requests

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Management, Economics, or related field

• 3-5 years of accounts payable experience in a similar role, preferably in a high-volume processing environment

• Fluent in English with excellent written and oral communication skills

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge, including vlookups, pivot tables, and data analysis functions

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to catch discrepancies and ensure accuracy in high-volume processing

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite with advanced capability in Excel

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external vendors

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience with PeopleSoft or similar ERP systems

• Background in real estate, property management, or Project and Development Services

• Portuguese language proficiency

• Experience supporting audit processes and providing documentation for internal and external auditors

• Proven track record of contributing to process improvement initiatives

• Familiarity with vendor management and invoice approval workflows

• Experience working in a shared services environment with defined service level agreements

Location:

On-site –Belen, CRI

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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