Senior AP Accountant

The main purpose of the Senior Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant role is to provide day to day AP operations in the Service Delivery Centre (SDC) Warsaw with a focus on efficiency and accuracy. This position is ideal for a finance professional experienced in GBS or shared services settings and well-versed in AP processes, including invoicing, 3-way matching, accruals, month-end closing, and vendor query management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• 3+ years of progressive experience in Accounting and Invoice Processing
• Experience in transition of accounting process will be a bonus
• Another European language will be a big asset.
• Experience with D365 will be an asset
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of various types of invoices, including complex scenarios.
• Demonstrated experience in the utilization of advanced technologies for AP processes
• Profound understanding of applicable tax regulations as an integral part of Invoice Processing, including handling complex tax issues
• Proven expertise in managing invoices and vendor relationships, with experience handling high-value vendor accounts
• Exceptional proficiency in core financial systems (e.g., ERP), with the ability to optimize system capabilities
• Comprehensive understanding of internal controls, compliance, and experience implementing control frameworks in AP operations
• Prior experience in a supervisory capacity is beneficial for this senior role
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience of D365
• Fluent in English; other language competencies welcomed, especially Polish
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• International mindset
• Proactive
• Positive spirit
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to build and establish a good working relationship with colleagues

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities as AP Accountant include:

• Execution of invoice processing
• Ensure timely completion of all period-end activities
• Support with internal and external audits
• Complete vendor queries

Operational Responsibilities:

• Ensure delivery of services in alignment with established controls, policies, and procedures and within agreed SLA
• Oversee vendor invoice and reminder processing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Clear open items in vendor accounts for meticulous record-keeping
• Take leadership in AP period-end processes and reconciliations, upholding financial accuracy standards for all geographies
• Oversee liaison with relevant stakeholders and departments from the respective geographies to collect inputs on relevant month-end provision calculations and support in any escalated queries or discrepancies that may arise
• Provide creation of standard and non – standard report preparation and circulation to stakeholders

Other Responsibilities:

• Provide inputs to AP Manager during identification of process improvement opportunities. Support UAT and Go-Live of process changes, embedding change and transformation in day-to-day operations and highlight roadblocks
• Ensure timely identification and reporting of risks
• Assist with both internal and external audits to ensure complete, timely and accurate responses to information requests
• Ensure a ‘partnership approach’ to develop positive relationships with other working groups
• Handle vendor inquiries, addressing their questions and concerns professionally
• Proactively resolve vendor issues and exceptions, ensuring positive vendor relations
• Ensure error-resolution is performed to high standards, within reasonable timeframes, and with the end-user satisfaction in mind
• Actively assist junior staff in achieving and sustaining performance levels in accordance with established standards

What we offer:

• The compensation package includes a yearly bonus and a comprehensive benefits plan that provides health coverage, a meal/cafeteria card, life insurance, and a retirement savings program
• An environment which provides opportunities of working with multiple stakeholders, professional support and the possibility to share knowledge and best practices
• On-going development opportunities in a multinational environment that will inspire you to grow professionally and personally
• Wide variety of projects and tasks, innovative goals, and independence in achieving them
• Flexible working conditions – Hybrid work model
• Modern office in a convenient location, in the center of Warsaw

The GN Group is a global leader in intelligent audio solutions that let you hear more, do more and be more than you ever thought possible. With our unique competencies within medical, professional and consumer audio solutions, we transform lives through the power of sound.

With world-recognised expertise in the human ear, sound, wireless technology and miniaturization, GN's audio solutions are marketed by the brands ReSound, Beltone, Interton, Jabra and BlueParrott in 100 countries. Founded in 1869, the GN Group employs more than 5,500 people and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (GN.CO).

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