Accountant, Accounts Payable

Accountant, Accounts Payable

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The incumbent is responsible for managing the end-to-end invoice processing lifecycle, ensuring timely and accurate posting, compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and SOX requirements. This role will focus exclusively on the finance-side of AP (excluding procurement and vendor master data activities) including invoice validation, GR/IR clearing, Helpdesk, Invoice Posting payment processing, compliance checks, and system-based reconciliations. The role will also contribute to integration of new entities, ECC & S/4HANA AP functionality, automation support, exception handling, and continuous monitoring of control compliance through dashboards and reporting.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

• Process vendor invoices (PO-based and non-PO) accurately and timely in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Manage GR/IR clearing and reconciliations, ensuring timely follow-ups with relevant teams for resolution of open items.
• Perform 3-way match verification (PO, GRN, Invoice) for applicable invoices; escalate mismatches to stakeholders for timely closure.
• Understanding of US Sales & Use Tax concepts & knowledge on 1099 reporting requirements.
• Ability to identify taxable vs non-taxable invoices.
• Knowledge of invoice requirements as per US regulatory standards.
• Review and execute vendor payments as per defined schedules while ensuring approvals and compliance with SOX controls.
• Proactively identify compliance risks or control gaps in AP processes and ensure timely mitigation and documentation.
• Monitor exception queues, blocked invoices, and aged items; prepare root cause analysis and drive issue closure with relevant teams.
• Prepare and share compliance dashboards and payment status updates, highlighting potential risks and ensuring stakeholder alignment.
• Support AP process alignment during new company onboarding or ERP integration (S/4HANA), ensuring readiness and minimal disruption.
• Ensure accurate and compliant month-end close activities including accrual postings and invoice reclassification entries.
• Collaborate with auditors and internal control teams for documentation, walkthroughs, and sample support during audits and reviews.

COMPETENCIES

• Accuracy & Detail Orientation: Strong focus on accurate invoice processing, reconciliation, and documentation handling.
• Compliance-Driven Mindset: Actively monitors and addresses control gaps and ensures adherence to SOX and internal policies.
• Process Discipline & Timeliness: Ability to work under pressure and manage high volumes within strict timelines.
• Analytical & Reporting Skills: Capable of analysing exceptions and reporting compliance and operational status through dashboards.
• Collaboration & Communication: Proactive coordination with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice/payment issues and close actions. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to interact professionally with US vendors, requestors, and internal stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Commerce, or Finance.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in AP operations within a shared services or corporate finance environment, with exposure to audit and compliance reviews.
• Fluency in Romanian and Dutch (reading, writing and speaking).
• Hands-on experience in S/4HANA Accounts Payable module is essential & Oracle.
• Excellent understanding of AP processes, GR/IR logic, payment runs, and accounting postings.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with dashboard/reporting tools or automation scripts is an advantage.

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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