WERFEN

JOB DESCRIPTION: Accounts Payable Specialist

Title of position: Accounts Payable Specialist German

Name of Department: Shared Services

Location: Barcelona, Spain

This position reports to: Ana Bellido

Number of direct reports (and total number of team members) reporting to this position: 0

Position Summary

Ensures Purchase to Pay activities are processed accurately in a timely manner, so that supplier invoices and payments are processed, verified, and reconciled accordingly

Key Accountabilities:

·         Invoice review upon reception according to local law and corporate compliance policies  

·         Invoice booking and approval

·         Sorting and distribution of incoming mail

·         Prioritization of invoices according to company policy

·         Respond to all vendor inquiries

·         Reconciliation of vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies

·         Follow-up and reconciliation of bank accounts

·         Month-end closing activities

·         Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices

·         Assist with other projects as needed

Budget managed (if applicable)

N/A

Skills & Capabilities:

·         The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following core competencies:

o   Team player

o   Flexibility and adaptability to fast changing environment

o   Results- oriented

o   Used to work under pressure

o   High working capability

o   Well organized and a self-starter

o   Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable

Min Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

·         Education and Experience:

o   2+ years of Accounts Payable experience

o   Knowledge in accounting principles and administrative processes

o   Basic tax knowledge

o   Advanced Microsoft Office user, specifically Excel

o   Languages: Spanish and German (native or negotiation). Other European language will be a plus

o   SAP knowledge will be a plus

International Mobility:

·         Required: No

Travel requirements:

·         Required: 1-2 weeks a year might be required