Payables Processor
Light & Wonder is seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Processor to join its Accounts Payable team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end processing of vendor invoices, statement reconciliations, and the timely resolution of AP-related queries.
A meticulous approach to work, sound accounting knowledge, and strong communication skills are essential for this role.
- Process high volumes of vendor invoices accurately and within agreed turnaround times.
- Perform 2-way and 3-way PO matching (purchase order, goods receipt, and invoice) to validate invoices prior to approval.
- Process credit memos in accordance with established procedures.
- Ensure invoices are coded to the correct GL accounts, cost centres, and projects.
- Conduct regular review and reconciliation of vendor statements (SOA) against the AP subledger.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies between vendor invoices and internal records.
- Collaborate with the Supplier Maintenance team to onboard new vendors or update existing vendor master data.
- Investigate and follow up on slow or pending invoice approvals to prevent payment delays.
- Liaise with the Procurement team to resolve PO mismatches, price variances, and invoice holds.
- Manage internal and external stakeholder queries relating to invoice status and payment ETA.
- Ensure all invoices and payments comply with company policies, tax requirements, and internal controls.
- Support the team in adhering to SOX controls and audit trail requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting (required).
- B.Com / M.Com (preferred).
- 1–3 years of hands-on experience in an Accounts Payable (required).
- Prior experience in a shared services or high-volume invoice processing environment (nice-to-have).
- Advanced proficiency in Oracle Financials (AP module) (required).
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Navision (preferred).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, basic formulas for AP reporting and reconciliation) (required).
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook (required).
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment (required).
- Comfortable working in a work-from-office (WFO) model (required).
- Sound understanding of the procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle and AP best practices (required).
- Knowledge of applicable tax requirements (GST, TDS, WHT) as they relate to vendor payments (required).
- Familiarity with internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit requirements in an AP context (required).
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail (required).
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines (required).
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional stakeholder engagement (required).
- Positive, proactive attitude with a continuous improvement mindset (required).
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently (required).
Light & Wonder, Inc. is a leading cross-platform gaming company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Formerly known as Scientific Games, it rebranded in 2022 after divesting its lottery and sports-betting businesses to focus on gaming. The company operates across three segments - Gaming (slot machines, table games and casino systems under brands such as Bally, WMS and Shuffle Master), SciPlay (social casino games) and iGaming (online casino content). Listed in both the US and Australia, it supplies content and systems to casinos and online operators worldwide.