Accounts Payable, Payments Specialist

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

As Netflix grows globally, we continue to look for the best and brightest talent to scale with our growth. We are looking for a Payments Specialist to support the Global Supplier Payments Operations in our Accounts Payable (AP) organization. This position will be based in our Sao Paulo office and will report to the AMER Accounts Payable Manager based in Los Gatos, and dually report to the LATAM Finance Controller based in Sao Paolo office. This position will interact with the AP team and various business partners across our global offices and will require a flexible worker for the role. This position will be a hybrid in-office position (Tues-Thurs).

The ideal t candidate for this role is someone with a solid understanding of Accounts Payable and Source-to-Pay (S2P) workflow, have a deep curiosity and passion for automation and process improvement, ability to manage highly impactful projects, thrives in a fast-paced environment, has the courage to question the status quo, and enjoys working cross-functionally with business partners across various functions (Treasury, FinTech, Tax, and business stakeholders). This individual applies critical judgement when performing the day-to-day operations, analyzes the payments workflow and systems, identifies efficiency opportunities, and partners on projects to streamline and automate processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform Accounts Payable Supplier Payments, including ERP system payments and bank portal payments

• Main scope will cover transactions for LATAM and UCAN regions, but may include EMEA and APAC regions

• Back-up to regional Payment Specialist counterparts

• Payment and Bank reconciliations

• Investigate,resolve Payment returns and rejections and improve processes based on root causes analysis

• Supports tasks as part of the Global AP Payments function

• Participate in key initiatives for Supplier Invoice payments, including testing host-to-host (H2H) payment integrations with Bank Partners

• Work closely with the Financial Applications (FinTech) Team to troubleshoot all system issues related to the AP Payments process

• AP cross-functional alignment on improvements and scaling payments volume

• Research, identify, and implement Bank and System tools that will drive accuracy and efficiency of Payments

• Support monthly Accounts Payable close activities as needed (i.e. assisting with journal entries and reconciliations, assist the Accounting Team with close inquiries)

• Keep up-to-date on Domestic and International Bank trends, Country and Currency requirements for Payments

• Manage inquiries in ticketing system and reply to inquiries and payment verification

• Perform ad hoc duties, such as audit and support for Finance, Tax and SOX teams

Skills Required

• Customer Service oriented person who focuses on effective communication and attention to detail

• Able to work with high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment

• Able to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems (Workday experience a plus)

• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently

• Forward looking thinker who can articulate the need for and implement process improvements

• Understanding of SOX compliance rules and guidelines

• Fluent in English and Portuguese, proficient in other languages a plus

Education and Experience

• Accounting or Finance background

• 5 years of relevant experience

• Degree in a relevant field of study

• Experience at a Global Company a plus

• Knowledge of cloud related ERP systems a plus

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.