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Requirements found

Compliance (must) Training (must) Excel (must) Customer Service (must)

What this posting asks for

Level: Senior — The posting asks for 6 years of experience.

Main responsibilities

  • Review, code, and process high volumes of invoices with accuracy and timeliness
  • Perform the accounts payable functions of invoice matching (3-way match) and approvals
  • Perform reconciliations of vendor statements and resolve discrepancies proactively
  • Respond to internal and external inquiries in a timely manner
  • Monitor AP aging reports and ensure timely payment to maintain good vendor relationships
  • Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation as requested
  • Maintain organized files and records in accordance with company policies and retention requirements
  • Follow internal controls and procedures within the AP process
  • Handle complex or escalated payment issues and inquiries
  • Mentor junior team members and provide support and training as needed

Competencies an interviewer will look for

  • Technical skill Core
    In the posting: “Review, code, and process high volumes of invoices with accuracy and timeliness” · “Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems” · “Previous exposure to process automation or AP software tools (e.g., Coupa, Concur)”
    Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
  • Problem solving Core
    In the posting: “Perform reconciliations of vendor statements and resolve discrepancies proactively” · “Analytical: Uses data and trends to identify discrepancies and resolve payment issues efficiently.” · “Strong Communication Skills: Clearly communicates with vendors, managers, and internal departments to resolve issues and provide updates.”
    Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
  • Leadership and mentoring Core
    In the posting: “Mentor junior team members and provide support and training as needed” · “Dependable: Consistently meets deadlines and handles responsibilities with minimal supervision.” · “Collaborative: Works well across departments and mentors junior staff when needed.”
    Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
  • Planning and organisation Core
    In the posting: “Maintain organized files and records in accordance with company policies and retention requirements” · “Dependable: Consistently meets deadlines and handles responsibilities with minimal supervision.” · “Organized: Prioritizes and multitasks effectively to meet reporting deadlines and process large invoice volumes.”
    Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
  • Attention to detail and quality Core
    In the posting: “This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring that all vendor transactions are processed efficiently and in comp…” · “Review, code, and process high volumes of invoices with accuracy and timeliness” · “Detail-Oriented: Maintains high accuracy while managing complex or high-volume transactions.”
    Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
  • Stakeholder management Core
    In the posting: “This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring that all vendor transactions are processed efficiently and in comp…” · “The Specialist II serves as a key point of contact for complex payment issues, vendor relations, and process improvement initiatives.” · “Perform reconciliations of vendor statements and resolve discrepancies proactively”
    Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
  • Communication Core
    In the posting: “Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation as requested” · “Strong Communication Skills: Clearly communicates with vendors, managers, and internal departments to resolve issues and provide updates.”
    Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
  • Ownership and accountability Core
    In the posting: “Works Independently: Quickly assesses problems and implements effective solutions with minimal disruption.” · “Takes ownership: Ensures tasks are completed accurately and on time.”
    Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
  • Data and analysis Core
    In the posting: “Analytical: Uses data and trends to identify discrepancies and resolve payment issues efficiently.” · “Organized: Prioritizes and multitasks effectively to meet reporting deadlines and process large invoice volumes.”
    Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
  • Teamwork and collaboration Supporting
    In the posting: “Collaborative: Works well across departments and mentors junior staff when needed.”
    Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
  • Customer focus Supporting
    In the posting: “Customer Service Oriented: Maintains a professional, courteous demeanor in interactions with vendors and internal clients.”
    Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.

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  1. Tell me about yourself. Dedicated step-by-step practice.
  2. If an interviewer asks something improper How to respond to questions about age, family, origin or health.
  3. Built from this posting (8):
  4. Walk me through a piece of work where you used your strongest technical skill. What exactly did you do? From this posting
  5. Tell me about a difficult problem you solved at work. How did you find the cause? From this posting
  6. Tell me about a time you helped someone on your team get better at their work. From this posting
  7. You have three urgent tasks due today and time to finish only two. How do you decide? From this posting
  8. How have you used compliance in your work? Walk me through one real example. From this posting
  9. Tell me about a problem you solved using training. From this posting
  10. Describe a time you worked with another team to deliver something. What was your part? From this posting
  11. Describe a time you went out of your way to solve a customer's problem. From this posting
  12. This posting reads as Finance & accounting: its questions come first.
  13. Walk me through how you build a budget or forecast. Finance & accounting
  14. How do you make sure your work holds up in an audit? Finance & accounting
  15. Tell me about a time you found an error in a financial report or reconciliation. Finance & accounting
  16. It is the last day of month-end close and a balance will not tie out. What do you do? Finance & accounting
  17. Describe a time you explained a financial result to a manager outside finance. Finance & accounting
  18. Tell me about an analysis that saved money or found revenue. Finance & accounting
  19. Three urgent requests arrive during close. How do you decide the order? Finance & accounting
  20. Describe a finance process you made faster or more reliable. Finance & accounting
  21. A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
  22. How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
  23. Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
  24. Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
  25. Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
  26. Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
  27. Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
  28. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
  29. Describe a process you improved.
  30. Do you have any questions for us?
  31. Why do you want to work here?
  32. Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
  33. Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
  34. Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
  35. What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
  36. What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
  37. You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
  38. Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
  39. How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
  40. Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
  41. You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
  42. Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
  43. How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
  44. Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
  45. Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
  46. Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
  47. A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
  48. How do you keep your pipeline organised?
  49. Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
  50. You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?
  51. Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.