Senior Associate - (Accounts Payable) - Thane (US Shifts - WFO)

Company Description

WNS, part of Capgemini, is an Agentic AI-powered leader in intelligent operations and transformation, serving more than 700 clients across 10 industries, including Banking and Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Shipping and Logistics, and Travel and Hospitality. We bring together deep domain excellence – WNS’ core differentiator – with AI-powered platforms and analytics to help businesses innovate, scale, adapt and build resilience in a world defined by disruption.Our purpose is clear: to enable lasting business value by designing intelligent, human-led solutions that deliver sustainable outcomes and a differentiated impact. With three global headquarters across four continents, operations in 13 countries, 65 delivery centers and more than 66,000 employees, WNS combines scale, expertise and execution to create meaningful, measurable impact.

Job Description

A / Sr. Associate | Finance & Accounting Analyst

Role Snapshot: Experience: 3 Years | Role Focus: Operational Analyst | Primary Accountability: Billing, AP/AR, cash application, reconciliations, documentation accuracy

Position Summary

Executes terminal billing, AP/AR, cash application, reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close activities, and financial reporting support for container terminal operations while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and documentation discipline. Role Focus Areas

• Transaction processing and billing accuracy

• Cash application and reconciliation control

• Month-end close adherence

• Review-ready documentation and compliance Key Responsibilities Terminal Billing

• Prepare and issue invoices for lifts, restows, flips, stevedoring, M&R, and related terminal services.

• Validate billable activity from Navis N4 and reconcile revenue against operational records.

• Resolve billing discrepancies and process approved corrections or credit memos. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process vendor invoices, coding, approvals, and payment runs.

• Manage AR aging, customer follow-up, and payment tracking.

• Perform cash application, including PayCargo settlement matching. General Ledger & Reconciliations

• Prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation.

• Perform balance sheet and subledger reconciliations, clearing reconciling items.

• Maintain accurate GL support and audit-ready schedules. Month-End Close & Reporting

• Complete close activities including accruals, allocations, and analysis.

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports.

• Maintain organized support for entries, reconciliations, and reporting. Process & Compliance

• Follow SOPs, internal controls, and security requirements.

• Identify process improvement opportunities and support cross-training.

• Escalate discrepancies with complete supporting documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 3-4 years of accounting experience.

• Knowledge of accounting principles, revenue recognition, accruals, and reconciliations.

• Strong Excel skills including lookups, pivot tables, and large data analysis.

• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and ability to learn OASYS and Navis N4.

• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and MS Office proficiency.

• Strong/excellent verbal (to make outbound calls and answer inbound calls) and email communication skills.

• Mandatory Gate/Yard/Terminal experience.

Preferred Qualifications • Container terminal billing experience including lift, restow, flip, stevedoring, and M&R charges. • Knowledge of Navis N4 or terminal operating systems.

• Experience in ports, maritime, freight, or logistics finance.

• Exposure to PayCargo and legacy accounting systems. Systems & Tools

• OASYS or comparable ERP/accounting systems

• Navis N4 operational data validation

• PayCargo or similar payment platforms

• Excel, MS Office, and structured documentation repositories Success Measures / KPIs

• Billing accuracy and revenue capture completeness

• AP timeliness, AR aging control, and cash application accuracy

• Reconciliation quality and month-end close adherence

• Documentation readiness, compliance, and process improvement contributions Recruiter Positioning Note Position as a container terminal finance operations role requiring strong accounting fundamentals and operational-data awareness. Candidates should understand how Navis N4 activity translates into billing, revenue capture, AP/AR, cash application, reconciliations, and close activities.

Qualifications

Graduate