accounts payable accountant

The Shared Services Center was established in 2019 with the aim of centralizing the transactional accounting activities of 65 European Imerys entities. Within SSC there are three different streams, Accounts Payable, General Ledger Accounting and Accounts Receivable. Accounts Payable is primarily focused on posting invoices (3-way match), administering payment runs and performing reconciliation of financial accounts, ensuring their accuracy and resolving any discrepancies found during the process. We are excited to announce the need for new team members to join us in our Accounts Payable team.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Book invoices and check versus order and goods / services receipt.
• Process travel and expenses reimbursements.
• Obtain payment approval, prepare payment runs, post payments to general ledger accounts.
• Resolve vendor invoices discrepancies and related inquiries.
• Evaluate and review accounts payable balances, including accounts analysis and review of cash disbursements.
• Process accounts payable adjustments for errors or omissions.
• Monitor purchase orders and prepare accruals for month and year end closing.
• Make recommendations for process improvement.
• Develop specialist skills with respect to strategic suppliers.
• Reconciliation of financial accounts, ensuring their accuracy and resolving any discrepancies found during the process.
• Assist with other accounting projects.
• Maintain vendor master data.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• 1-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with ERPs (experience with SAP will be a plus).
• Fluent in English.
• Conversant in French, German, Italian or any other European language is a plus.

Skills & Person Specification

• Accuracy and detail orientation.
• Good communication skills.
• Self-motivation and resilience.
• Hands-on attitude and Problem Solving.
• Customer Service Orientation.
• Collaboration with other team members.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Very Good Excel Skills.
• IT Savviness, i.e. willingness to learn and/or experience with new systems & tools.
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