# AP Specialist III – Disbursement **Company**: Electronic Arts Inc. **Location**: Hyderabad **Work arrangement**: hybrid **Experience**: mid **Job type**: full-time **Category**: Finance **Industry**: Technology **Apply**: https://jobs.ea.com/en_US/careers/JobDetail/Specialist-III-Accounts-Payable/214332?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_a98e4e97-ac4 ## Description Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen. The AP Specialist III – Disbursement role is a critical position within the Accounts Payable function supporting North America, Europe, and APAC regions, including non-English-speaking countries. This role requires strong operational expertise in end-to-end AP processes with a key focus on vendor payments, employee reimbursements, vendor master maintenance, helpdesk support, and month-end activities. The individual is expected to operate independently, handle complex payment-related activities, collaborate cross-functionally, and contribute to process improvements while ensuring compliance with EA policies and service level commitments. Key Responsibilities: - Manage assigned AP and disbursement activities effectively while supporting business and operational requirements. - Process vendor and employee payments through multiple payment methods including Wire, ACH, and Check payments. - Handle payment rejections, investigate root causes, and ensure timely reissuance of payments. - Support vendor master activities including vendor setup, amendments, validation, periodic reviews, and deactivation of inactive vendors. - Resolve supplier and internal stakeholder queries with a strong customer service mindset and within agreed SLAs. - Monitor and follow up on pending transactions, aged items, and open credits to ensure timely closure and clean AP records. - Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to resolve operational and reconciliation issues. - Support AP month-end close activities including AP-GL reconciliations and reporting deliverables. - Publish operational metrics, dashboards, and quarterly reports with accuracy and timeliness. - Coordinate with IT teams on system issues, enhancements, and UAT testing before production deployment. - Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement. - Train and guide new team members to help accelerate onboarding and process understanding. - Ensure adherence to policies, controls, and standard operating procedures with minimal supervision. - Demonstrate understanding of international AP operations and taxation concepts, with Canada tax knowledge considered an advantage. - Flexibly support global operations across different time zones as required. Skills & Experience: - Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. - 5–8 years of Accounts Payable experience, including 2–3 years of hands-on expertise in Disbursement, Vendor Management, and Helpdesk operations. - Strong knowledge of end-to-end AP processes and payment operations. - Experience working with Oracle R12 is preferred; transition experience is an added advantage. - Good understanding of AP controls, reconciliations, and month-end close processes. - Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel and reporting tools. - Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and customer service. - Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and process excellence. - Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. - Collaborative team player with a results-driven mindset. ## Skills ### Required - Accounts Payable - Disbursement - Vendor Management - Helpdesk operations - Oracle R12 - MS Office - Excel - Reporting tools - Analytical skills - Communication skills - Stakeholder management --- Source: [Apply at jobs.ea.com](https://jobs.ea.com/en_US/careers/JobDetail/Specialist-III-Accounts-Payable/214332?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)