Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job DescriptionABOUT BCIBci provides financial services to individuals and corporations. We focus on being a global leader in innovations and personalized client experience and, with more than 10,500 employees, Bci is recognized as one of the best companies in which to work and develop a career. It is the third largest privately owned bank in Chile and it has more than 300 branch offices throughout Chile and representative offices in other countries. Bci is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law.JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Temporary Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to support our Accounting department. This role will be responsible for full-cycle accounts payable processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and experienced working in fast-paced accounting teams with strict controls and deadlines.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION

The duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Process full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice intake, validation, coding, approvals, and payment execution

• Match invoices to purchase orders and contracts; resolve discrepancies with internal departments and vendors

• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies, SOX controls, and banking regulatory requirements

• Maintain accurate AP records and supporting documentation for audits

• Manage vendor inquiries professionally and efficiently

• Assist with month-end close activities, including AP accruals and reconciliations

• Review and validate expense reports in accordance with company policy

• Support process improvements and documentation of AP procedures

• Collaborate with Accounting, Procurement, and Operations teams

• Utilize AP automation and workflow tools, including Yooz (desirable)

• Ability to understand, speak, read and write English and Spanish

• Effectively speaking before groups of customers or employees

• Assume evolving duties and responsibilities of position

• Quickly adapt to existing AP processes

• Maintain accuracy under pressure

• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and vendors

• Work all hours required to fulfill job duties and responsibilities (including, weekends, evenings and holidays as needed)

• Provide coverage for other positions as requested

• Ability to carry and lift boxes and objects that may weigh between 10 and 25 pounds

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

In the performance of their duties, all Bci - Miami Branch staff members are required to comply all state and federal regulatory and legal requirements, including the Bank Secrecy Act, the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1979, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and the Bank Bribery Amendments Act. Additionally, all staff members must comply with in the Bci’s Personnel Manual and Code of Ethics and other policies of Bci which are either currently in place or which may become effective during the staff member’s employment.

PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:

COMPUTER:

Ability to operate IBM compatible personal computers; fluency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and

EDUCATION:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong understanding of:

  • Invoice processing

  • General ledger coding

  • Accruals and reconciliations

• Experience working in high-control, regulated environments

• Proficiency with accounting systems and ERP platforms (Oracle, SAP, Workday, or similar)

• Strong Excel skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to meet strict deadlines with minimal supervision

PREFERRED/DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2–5 years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably within:

  • Banking

  • Financial services

  • Public accounting firms serving financial institutions

• Hands-on experience using accounts payable systems to process invoices, manage approvals, and execute vendor payments.

• Prior experience in a temporary or contract accounting role

• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls