Specialist III, Accounts Payable

Description & Requirements

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.

Job Description

Job Title: AP Specialist III – Disbursement

Location: Hyderabad

About Electronic Arts (EA)

Electronic Arts Inc. is a global leader in interactive entertainment software, delivering games, content, and online services for connected consoles, mobile devices, and PCs worldwide.

EA India, based in Hyderabad, supports a wide range of game development and corporate shared services functions. The Finance Shared Services team manages key operations including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Accounts Receivable, Revenue Accounting, Fixed Assets, Procurement Support, Payroll, and FP&A.

Role Overview

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.
  
  

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.